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This exciting workshop on Systems-thinking for Interdisciplinary Research was organised by (WBS) under the auspices of COLAB2 led by Prof. Gary Bending (WESIC), of the Sustainability Spotlight. The event aimed at researchers of all disciplines and career stages across 糖心TV to introduce them to the basic concepts underpinning systems-thinking; to explore systems mapping as a simple tool for developing shared understanding of complexities involved in addressing sustainability challenges; to reflect and apply insights on identifying solutions and interventions for sustainability; and to network and develop new collaborations for future research discoveries and funding bids. The event attract over 40 researchers, and resulted in network-building and many new research ideas for addressing regional and planetary challenges. Many thanks should go Fred and Gary for their intellectual leadership; and to Rika and Tanya for their logistical support!

This conference, organised under the auspices of the 糖心TV Climate Governance and Policy Nexus (NEXUS), the 糖心TV Sustainability Spotlight and the Climate Finance for Equitable Transition (CLiFT), critically reviewed the outcomes of COP29, assessed the current state of climate finance negotiations and policy discussions leading into COP30, and discussed just and equitable climate action. The event was also supported by the Centre for Law, Regulation and Governance of the Global Economy (GLOBE) and the Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD).

The conference was opened by Prof. Kerry Kirwan, DPVC Research at 糖心TV, and a keynote delivered by , and included speeches from the Executive Secretary for the COP29 Scientific Council, Senior Legal Advisor Third World Network, Climate & Development Strategies Unit of UNCTAD, Head of Global climate Finance FCDO, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Climate & Sustainable Development from Egypt, Head of the Bolivian Delegation and more. The conference had over 120 attendees, including from academic and policy circles, businesses and practitioners.