The last few years have witnessed an explosion of interest in the concept of social tipping
points (STPs), understood as nonlinear processes of transformative change in social …

This bold and passionate textbook has become a go-to introduction to current and emerging
thinking on the social dimensions of climate change, presenting key concepts and …

After decades of inadequate responses to scientists' warnings about global environmental
threats, leading analysts of the science-policy interface are seeking an important shift of …

The term 'adaptation'is commonplace in conservation research and practice, but often
without a reflection on the assumptions, expectations, or frames of reference used to define …

Formulating adequate responses to pressing socio-ecological challenges requires effective
and legitimate knowledge production and use. The academic debate has gradually shifted …

Future scenarios and pathways of potential development trajectories are powerful tools to
assist with decision-making to address many sustainability challenges. Such scenarios play …

What role should social science play in the work for transforming society towards
sustainability? The background for this question is that despite massive investments in …

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has become a hugely influential
institution. It is the authoritative voice on the science on climate change, and an exemplar of …

This paper explores teachers' conceptions of climate change knowledge, contributing to the
growing body of work on the geographies of climate change. The paper focuses on the data …

In global climate governance, anticipatory assessments map future options and pathways, in
light of prospective risks and uncertainties, to inform present-day planning. Using data from …