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Managing system heterogeneity is key to harnessing diversity for societal benefits and sustainability. The heterogeneity-diversity-system performance (HDP) nexus offers a framework for informed decision-making to address global challenges.

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  • Interdisciplinary science
  • Ecology
  • Sustainability science

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  • Growing human populations and climate change impact system performance and diversity.
  • System performance and diversity are critically dependent on underlying heterogeneity.
  • Current challenges necessitate transformative decision-making for sustainable living.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the heterogeneity-diversity-system performance (HDP) nexus as a conceptual framework.
  • Propose managing system heterogeneity to maximize diversity benefits.
  • Provide a basis for transformative decisions for a sustainable future.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development based on ecological theory.
  • Integration of concepts linking heterogeneity, diversity, and system performance.
  • Application across diverse systems, disciplines, and sectors.

Main Results:

  • The HDP nexus provides a unified approach to understanding system dynamics.
  • Managing heterogeneity is identified as the primary lever for optimizing diversity's benefits.
  • The framework is broadly applicable, offering a versatile tool for analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The HDP nexus is a crucial concept for future decision-making.
  • Effective management of heterogeneity is essential for sustainable systems.
  • Adoption of the HDP nexus can foster a more sustainable global future.