Science, Open Communication and Sustainable Development

Sustainability

John T. Wilbanks¹ 

[1] Science Commons, c/o Creative Commons, 71 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA; E-Mail:

关键词: knowledge for sustainability;    co-production of knowledge for sustainability;    information technology;    open access;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su2040993

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

One of the prerequisites for sustainable development is knowledge, in order to inform coping with sustainability threats and to support innovative sustainability pathways. Transferring knowledge is therefore a fundamental challenge for sustainability, in a context where external knowledge must be integrated with local knowledge in order to promote user-driven action. But effective local co-production of knowledge requires ongoing local access to existing scientific and technical knowledge so that users start on a level playing field. The information technology revolution can be a powerful enabler of such access if intellectual property obstacles can be overcome, with a potential to transform prospects for sustainability in many parts of the world.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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