As has been discussed several times there seems to be agreement that we can't expect a single, shared ontology for complex domains or across many domains.

But yes we need shared conceptualizations first as part of this "mutual understanding".

We might start by agreeing on some of the lower-hanging problems involved such as the sub-set of spatial–temporal dynamics of systems...or what we understand by "sustainable systems." It seems to involve some interactions between natura, technical and social systems, and with how those interactions affect the challenge of system operation over time. This group may be focused on application systems and supporting socio-tech issues.

Ref: PNAS - Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 2010. Sustainability science section of website and [1] Template:Wl-publish: 2018-04-18 10:38:27 -0400