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Area of Science:

  • Systems Thinking
  • Environmental Science
  • Social Science

Background:

  • Transdisciplinary thinking is a continuum within systems thinking, distinct from multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
  • It uniquely begins with problem-structuring in real-world contexts involving human-biophysical interactions and competing objectives.
  • Pastoral systems, with intersecting livelihoods and environmental concerns and multiple stakeholders, are particularly suited for transdisciplinary approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application and challenges of transdisciplinary thinking in complex pastoral systems.
  • To demonstrate how transdisciplinary thinking facilitates communication and policy generation despite methodological difficulties.
  • To illustrate the relevance of transdisciplinary approaches using contrasting case studies.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative case study analysis of pastoral systems.
  • Qualitative problem-structuring based on contextual understanding.
  • Examination of stakeholder interactions within human-biophysical systems.

Main Results:

  • Transdisciplinary thinking provides a vital framework for addressing complex issues in pastoral systems where human and environmental factors are intertwined.
  • Integration within transdisciplinary thinking and action is challenging due to the lack of quantitative methodologies for human and biophysical complexities.
  • Case studies from New Zealand and Qinghai highlight complex property rights and resource constraints with planetary environmental implications.

Conclusions:

  • Transdisciplinary thinking is essential for navigating complex pastoral systems and fostering constructive dialogue.
  • Despite integration challenges, this approach offers a robust framework for policy development in human-biophysical contexts.
  • The planetary implications of local pastoral systems underscore the need for transdisciplinary problem-solving.