IN A NUTSHELL Author's NoteGuided by the unifying theme inspired by UNESCO — “to cultivate an active care for the world and with those with whom we share it” — this University-led, Affiliate-supported groundbreaking initiative proposes the formation of regional steering committees and sub-regional coordinating teams. It is grounded in the recognition that innovative approaches to thinking, learning, and enabling action are not only timely but also essential in addressing the complex global challenges we face. This initiative is part of a broader, parallel effort taking place in global regions to date including Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe, reflecting a shared commitment to transformative change through collaboration
By George Lueddeke PhD
Global Lead, 1 HOPE-TDR
Southampton, United Kingdom
Invitation to Collaborate on Regional Project Proposals
Advancing Societal Understanding and Care for Our World
WHAT IS ‘1 HOPE – TDR’?
The acronym stands for the international One Health for One Planet Education and Transdisciplinary Research initiative (an IPR) referring to an evolving global network and an inclusive learning strategy. Its main focus is to “help society better understand the critical importance of our relationship to each other, to other species and to the environment.”
Central to this aspiration is global sustainability that depends on ensuring that ‘our human needs are compatible with those of our ecosystems’ – air, land, sea. The idea grew out of the publication Survival: One Health, One Planet, One Future including ‘Ten Propositions for Global Sustainability, and a follow-up chapter, Universities in the Early Decades of the Third Millennium: ‘Saving the World from itself? advocating building an ecological knowledge system with a concern for the whole Earth.
STATUS QUO
Regional and sub-regional multi-sectoral /multi-discipline steering committees and working groups are being established across global regions (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe (potentially Oceania and the Middle East) to take forward two key constructs or approaches: (1) the One Health & Wellbeing concept (OHW): recognising the interdependence of all life on the planet in a shared environment; and (2) the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): enabling strategies to achieve “a more just, sustainable and peaceful world.” Preparatory consultations and stages have led to a synopsis titled 1 HOPE-TDR in a Nutshell, proposing the development of University-led, Affiliate-supported regional project implementation submissions. In addition, terms of reference to guide the work of the steering committees and proposed working groups have also been developed.
PROJECT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENTS
Planning of the regional project submissions provisionally titled Operationalising the international 1 HOPE-TDR (Regional) initiative (2025-2027) involves the establishment of working groups and addressing key project elements (word count): (1) Issues /Problem Statement (-all/350); (2) Knowledge Management (200); (3) Communities Served (250); (4) Strategy (350); (5) Societal / Community Impact (300); (6) Innovative Practice (250 originality); (7) Suitability (multi-sector/discipline involvement) -250); (8) Long-Term Vision (all/400); (9) Funding Sources (200).
ENGAGEMENT AND TIME COMMITMENT
Working groups (9) are asked to prepare succinct regional and evidence-based drafts by mid-June 2025 and finalise these in July. Contributions to each section will be on line (Google Docs).
POTENTIAL PERSONAL BENEFITS
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration – global challenges/solutions; advancing national and global sustainability efforts- researchers, policymakers, practitioners; boosting research profile; contributing to major shifts in perspective (mindsets/worldviews) with members of an ecological continuum; securing project funding support (education/research/community engagement) ….
LEARN MORE?
Contact George Lueddeke PhD, Global Lead, 1 HOPE-TDR
Southampton, United Kingdom
Email: glueddeke@aol.com