Network priorities for social sustainability research and education: Memorandum of the Integrated Network on Social Sustainability Research Group. Issue 1 (1st April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hollander, Rachelle; Amekudzi-Kennedy, Adjo; Bell, Sarah; Benya, Frazier; Davidson, Cliff; Farkos, Craig; Fasenfest, David; Guyer, Regina; Hjarding, Angelique; Lizotte, Michael; Quigley, Dianne; Watts, Diana; Whitefoot, Kate
• Is Part Of: Sustainability. Volume 12:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 16
• Page End: 21
• Publication Date: 2016-04-01
• Subjects: Sustainability -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; Natural resources -- Management -- Periodicals; Ecology; Environmental sciences; Natural resources -- Management; Sustainability; Periodicals; Periodicals; 338.927
• DOI: 10.1080/15487733.2016.11908150
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1548-7733

Abstract

Abstract: The Integrated Network for Social Sustainability (INSS) is a research-coordination network supported by the National Science Foundation that is currently in its third year of activities. Individual and institutional members, representing a wide range of fields and interests, are devoted to addressing social sustainability as an important, understudied issue under the broader rubric of sustainability and sustainable development. The INSS has developed a number of affinity groups and a set of activities to facilitate its development. An annual conference draws members together to review and report on their efforts. At the first conference, a group interested in developing a research agenda formed. This Community Essay shares its members' perspectives about priorities for future research and education on social sustainability, highlighting efforts for greater inclusion of marginalized populations in research.