Five for sustainability

The International Council for Science has narrowed down the following five top challenges the world needs to meet in order to sustain our planet.

(1) Forecasting: We need to have pertinent & accurate forecasts of future environmental conditions and their consequences for people.

(2) Observing: We need to develop better observation systems to record global and regional environmental change.

(3) Confining: Anticipating and recognizing disruptive environmental change to quickly manage it.

(4) Responding: Determine those institutional, economic and behavioral responses that will make global sustainability possible.

(5) Innovating: Encourage innovation in technology and policy to achieve sustainability.

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