Practicing Sustainability Science to Support Agri-food System, Rural Sustainability and Socioeconomic Transformation in Souteast Asia Helmi Andalas University, Indonesia A presentation material for the 2018 International Conference on Social and Sustainability Science in ASEAN Organized by Chulalongkorn University and UNESCO, Bangkok, Thailand 23 – 25 Januari 2018

The concept of sustainability science (SS) ... is the scientific knowledge generated as the basis to formulate science-based innovative solutions to the sustainability problems and delivery of sustainable development goals (SDGs).. Elements of sustainability science: problems driven and solutions oriented; interdisciplinary (interdisciplinary; trans-disciplinary; cross-disciplinary); integrated approach and optimising social and humanity potential (through learning process approach); Maintaining continuation of benefits stream (from ecosystem); aim at well-being for all.

DOMAIN OF ACTIONS: SECTORAL, PARTIAL AND NOT INTEGRATED  the need to move from silo toward higher intensity of synergy for SD GOVERN-MENT AGENCIES SOCIETY/ COMMUNITYFACING SD PROBLEMS PRIVATE, SOC . BUSINESS, & INTL ORG. UNIVERSITY/RESEARCH INSTITUTES GOVERNMENT PRIVATE/ SOC. BUSINESS SOCIETY/ COMMUNITY CONCERNED UNIVERSITY/RESEARCH INST EVIDENCE-BASED INNOVATIVE POLICY PUBLIC-PRIVATE-PARTNERSHIP 3P AFS & RURAL SUST. 3P 3P 3P COMMUNITY. ENGAGEMENT CSR

Framework for transition toward sustainability (Helmi, 2017)

Challenges related to domain of action  tendency for each SD actors to work in silo, less interaction among them, or tend to be sectorial within its authority/mission boundaries  framework for synergy and partnership has yet to develop.  require more open minded and develop “boundaries” processes.  require bridging and linking social capital as well as better governance (well functioning state). MOST School  to develop foundation toward sustainability.

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