The Future Earth program, initiated by ICSU, ISSC and other international partners, is now established, and researchers around the world are working with stakeholders on the development of the trans-disciplinary research needed to resolve some of the key challenges for global sustainability. To inspire the realization of Future Earth in Asia, the Monsoon Asia Integrated Regional Study(MAIRS), in collaboration with the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) and with inputs of numerous other contributors, facilitated the preparation of this strategic research plan. This strategic research plan aims to be consistent with the global plans for Future Earth by recognizing the unique qualities of Asia and its challenges for sustainability. It has 6 chapters including 1)Introduction,2)Dynamic Asia,3)Asian development, 4) Crosscutting capacities, 5)Transformation to Asian sustainability, 6) Conclusions and key messages. Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)and Chinese Association of Science and Technology(CAST)financially supported the related workshops/ meetings and publication.
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Preface Foreword Acknowledgements Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Asia as a key region for Future Earth 1.2 Complexity of environmental issues in Asia 1.3 Complex and diverse human social systems in Asia 1. 4 Need for networking in Asia 1. 5 Scope of plan References
Chapter2 DynamicAsia 2. 1 Human system 2. 1. 1 Population 2. 1. 2 Urbanization 2. 1. 3 Urban land use 2. 1. 4 Urban environmental impacts 2. 1. 5 Economic growth 2. 1. 6 International migration 2. 1. 7 Inequality and poverty 2.1.8 Human and social development 2. 2 Geophysical System 2.2.1 Variability and trends of Asia-Pacific climate …… hapter 3 Asian Development Chapter 4 Cross-cutting Capabilities Chapter 5 Transformation to Asian Sustainability Chapter 6 Conclusions and Key Messages
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