With rapid development since the 1970s, China is entering a period of social transformation, which not only creates … favorable conditions for sustainable development but also presents new challenges. The transitional period in China is a stage … transformation, new challenges arise for sustainable development in China. In the first layer of social transformation, we respond to …

economic development. Many parts of the world, territories, and societies are now changing at an unprecedented pace in ways … development goals. The issue is how to converge the economic benefits with the urgent need for establishing resilient production … for the balanced economic development and comprehensive coverage of many sustainability-business areas. Economic …

development within the context of an increasingly globalizing economy. The economic development, environment, and employment … aspects of sustainable development are emphasized. We contend that the most crucial problem in achieving sustainability is … policies must be integrated as well. Sustainable development requires stimulating revolutionary technological innovation …

Partnerships in International Research and Education project on bioenergy development impacts across the Americas. In this case … sustainability science problems exist at global scales, interdisciplinary science teams will need to consist of international members … who communicate and work together effectively. Students trained in international interdisciplinary science skills will be …