{"id":19641,"date":"2019-03-22T06:16:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T06:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futureearth.org\/?page_id=19641"},"modified":"2023-01-31T12:53:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T19:53:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/futureearth.org\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At Future Earth, we believe that research, innovation, and collaboration can transform the world toward sustainability. We harness the experience and reach of thousands of scientists and innovators from across the globe. Together, this global community facilitates research, mobilises networks, sparks innovation, and turns knowledge into action.<\/h2>\n

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A Systems Based Approach to Transformations in Global Sustainability.<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraphText”]Future Earth is working towards a sustainable global future by developing a <\/span>deeper understanding of complex Earth systems and human dynamics across disciplines. We\u2019re looking closely at the interconnectedness of Earth\u2019s major systems–climate, water, land, ocean, urban, economic, energy, health, biodiversity, and governance systems–and developing evidence-based strategies for global sustainable development.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More About Our Work” shape=”square” color=”darkblueAbout” size=”lg” link=”url:%2Fabout%2Four-work%2F|||”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1553200556747{background-image: url(https:\/\/futureearth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fe-2column-horizontal-systems.jpg?id=19471) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_empty_space height=”200px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1553235619324{padding-top: 85px !important;padding-bottom: 85px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”funderspartnersCol container” css=”.vc_custom_1551290161853{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_hidden-md vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs” css=”.vc_custom_1551290653324{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”heading”]<\/p>\n

We are a Global Network Strategically Located to Collaborate Together.<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraphText”]Future Earth harnesses the experience and reach of thousands of scientists and innovators from across the globe \u2013 including a variety of partners and funders in the social and government sectors. We welcome you to learn more about our vast network by visiting their respective pages.<\/p>\n

This global community is spread over a series of networks and governing and advisory bodies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]

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Partners<\/a><\/h2>\n

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We are a Global Network Strategically Located to Collaborate Together.<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraphText”]Future Earth harnesses the experience and reach of thousands of scientists and innovators from across the globe \u2013 including a variety of partners and funders in the social and government sectors. We welcome you to learn more about our vast network by visiting their respective pages.<\/p>\n

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Global Hubs<\/h2>\n

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National and Local Organizations<\/h2>\n

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Regional Centers and Offices<\/h2>\n

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30 Years of Research in Global Sustainability and Science.<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraphText”]In 1986, the scientists and policy-makers that would later form Future Earth declared<\/span> a growing need <\/span>to study Earth as an interconnected whole in order to address global environmental issues. This mandate came at the spark of the internet and data revolution, enabling a wave of scientific collaboration and coordination beyond disciplinary confines that was, in many respects, unprecedented. <\/span>How far has Future Earth come in three decades of environmental research? Our timeline tells the story. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Our History” shape=”square” color=”darkblueAbout” size=”lg” link=”url:%2Fabout%2Fhistory%2F|||”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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