Sustainability Science- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Challenges

In an era marked by complex global environmental challenges, the pursuit of sustainability is no longer optional; it is an urgent and universal imperative. The growing threat of climate change, the rapid depletion of natural resources, increasing pollution, and persistent socioeconomic inequalities demand a shift in our scientific, policy, and educational frameworks. It is in response to this compelling need that the present volume, Sustainability Science (Multidisciplinary Approaches to Global Challenges), has been envisioned and curated.

This book brings together a diverse collection of 19 chapters contributed by academics and researchers, each offering unique perspectives into sustainability. The topics span a wide range of interconnected domains, environmental education, green technologies, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, climate politics, public health, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and nanotechnology. Together, these chapters underscore the necessity of cross-disciplinary collaboration in addressing 21st-century sustainability challenges.

A distinguishing feature of this volume is its inclusive approach to sustainability science. From exploring India's journey toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals to case-based interventions on crop residue management, eco-packaging, and climate-resilient farming, the book integrates macro-level policy reflections with grassroots-level practices. It encourages the reader to appreciate the interconnectedness of human well-being, ecological integrity, and technological innovation.