1. The ecological basis of the natural environment from a regional and planetary
perspective.
2. Key requirements and constraints for social development and survival, including
energy, water, and the built environment.
3. The intersection of economic markets and financial systems, both from the
perspective of driving growth and consumption, as well as playing a role as incentives
for positive change.
4. The political economy framework of global and regional sustainability challenges.
5. The interaction and connectedness between the various single disciplines and
themes.