The politics of transdisciplinary research: coping with power in puzzling for sustainability governance

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the interplay between power and collaborative practices in transdisciplinary research for sustainability governance.
• Analyzed case studies of transdisciplinary initiatives
• Identified power structures influencing collaboration
• Examined the conceptual framework of puzzling and powering
• Highlighting critical power dynamics that affect collaboration in sustainability governance
• Demonstrating that effective sustainability solutions require navigating complex power relations