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  • 1School of Human & Community Development, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, WITS, 2050, South Africa.

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Human activities threaten natural and social systems, jeopardizing species survival. Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) must apply its expertise to address sustainability challenges like climate change and pollution.

Keywords:
Human factors for sustainable developmentSustainabilitySystems theory

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Sustainability Studies

Background:

  • Human activities are degrading natural and social systems, threatening long-term species survival.
  • The current trajectory poses significant risks, necessitating a reevaluation of our relationship with the environment.
  • A collective will exists among professionals and citizens to protect vital environmental and social systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) in addressing global sustainability challenges.
  • To define the scope and timeframe for HFE's contribution to sustainability.
  • To apply a theoretical model for understanding HFE's sustainability response.

Main Methods:

  • Application of Wilson's (2014) parent-sibling-child model.
  • Framing of research papers within the Special Issue using the chosen model.
  • Identification of key problem areas requiring HFE intervention.

Main Results:

  • The study frames the HFE sustainability response using a specific theoretical model.
  • Identified problem areas include pollution, climate change, renewable energy, land transformation, and social unrest.
  • The paper sets the stage for a collection of research addressing HFE's role in sustainability.

Conclusions:

  • HFE has a critical role in addressing complex sustainability issues.
  • Defining 'what system requires sustaining' and 'what length of time is sustainable' are fundamental questions for HFE.
  • The parent-sibling-child model provides a framework for HFE's engagement with sustainability challenges.