CGD59670 scaled e1723727895886 — Cross-Cutting Issues

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Projects within the SURE funding priority address more than subject-specific issues of sustainable development. The cooperations between stakeholders from Asia and Germany within different projects creates knowledge in dealing with scientific and practical issues. These cross-cutting issues were identified as important topics for knowledge transfer and are showcased in some of the affected SURE projects‘ topics of research.

Actionable Knowledge

Actionable Knowledge is generated in collaboration between scientists and stakeholders. It strengthens the ability to act and effectively meet climate-friendly and resilient needs.

Implementation and Transformative Practices

Transformative practices are the long-term transfer of new abilities and technical solutions for sustainable development of urban regions into the practical activities of local actors.

Dealing with Uncertainties

The complex environmental, social, and economic challenges and their interdependencies are inherent to research on sustainability and require holistic and prudent approaches to deal with uncertainties.

Participation, Co-Learning und Co-Creation

Participation, co-learning and co-creation are essential in promoting collaboration and innovation. The use of local knowledge improves the development of solutions and the cooperation promotes the learning process of the stakeholders involved.

Local and Cultural Context

Consideration of the local-specific characteristics is an important prerequisite for generating tailored and effective solutions with a high degree of adaptability in sustainable and resilient regional development.