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MultiSector Dynamics: Advancing the Science of Complex Adaptive Human-Earth Systems
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  • Patrick M. Reed,
  • Antonia Hadjimichael,
  • Richard H Moss,
  • Christa Brelsford,
  • Casey D Burleyson,
  • Stuart Cohen,
  • Ana Dyreson,
  • David F Gold,
  • Rohini Gupta,
  • Klaus Keller,
  • Megan Konar,
  • Erwan Monier,
  • Jennifer Morris,
  • Vivek Srikrishnan,
  • Nathalie Voisin,
  • Jim Yoon
Patrick M. Reed
Cornell University

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Antonia Hadjimichael
Cornell University
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Richard H Moss
PNNL
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Christa Brelsford
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Casey D Burleyson
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (DOE)
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Stuart Cohen
NREL
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Ana Dyreson
Michigan Technological University
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David F Gold
Cornell University
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Rohini Gupta
Cornell University
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Klaus Keller
Pennsylvania State University
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Megan Konar
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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Erwan Monier
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Jennifer Morris
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Vivek Srikrishnan
Pennsylvania State University
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Nathalie Voisin
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (DOE)
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Jim Yoon
PNNL
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Abstract

The field of MultiSector Dynamics (MSD) explores the dynamics and co-evolutionary pathways of human and Earth systems with a focus on critical goods, services, and amenities delivered to people through interdependent sectors. This commentary lays out core definitions and concepts, identifies MSD science questions in the context of the current state of knowledge, and describes ongoing activities to expand capacities for open science, leverage revolutions in data and computing, and grow and diversify the MSD workforce. Central to our vision is the ambition of advancing the next generation of complex adaptive human-Earth systems science to better address interconnected risks, increase resilience, and improve sustainability. This will require convergent research and the integration of ideas and methods from multiple disciplines. Understanding the tradeoffs, synergies, and complexities that exist in coupled human-Earth systems is particularly important in the context of energy transitions and increased future shocks.
Mar 2022Published in Earth's Future volume 10 issue 3. 10.1029/2021EF002621