A transdisciplinary systems approach for addressing complex real-world issues: Sri Lankan perspectives

[...] A dearth of published material in Sri Lanka has posed a serious hindrance to promoting and institutionalizing transdisciplinarity and creating a transdisciplinary research culture, particularly in academia and R&D institutions. Therefore steps were taken to produce a much-needed source book titled “A Transdisciplinary Approach for Addressing Complex Real-World Issues: A Sri Lankan Perspective” addressing nine relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. To this end, a galaxy of competent, high-profile Sri Lankan scientists and professionals with a commendable grasp of the subject were invited to contribute to the book. Working in a transdisciplinary setting is challenging and time-consuming, yet our contributors were engaged in writing the papers amidst their manifold commitments. [...]