Unsustainable patterns of production and consumption are causing loss of biodiversity, irreversible damage to soils, widespread environmental pollution, and a warming climate. The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is a universal call to action to protect the planet, end poverty, and ensure that all people live in peace and prosperity by 2030. Focused collaboration among researchers, tech innovators, policy and business leaders, civil society and citizens is set as a priority in achieving the SDGs and in building a climate-safe and equitable world.
Universities are facing today the situation to revise their academic strategy on how doing science for and with society. ENAC launches consequently a call for “Transdisciplinary Cluster Grants” to make academics and non-academics work together towards a common goal.