Abigail J. Lynch Alvaro Fernandez-Llamazares Lenke Balint Zeenatul Basher Ivis Chan Pedro Jaureguiberry A.A.A. Mohamed Tuyeni H. Mwampamba Ignacio Palomo Patricio Pliscoff R.A. Salimov Aibek Samakov Odirilwe Selomane Uttam B. Shrestha Anna A. Sidorovich Michelle Lim 2017 <p><span>Early-career experts can play a fundamental role in achieving planetary sustainability by bridging generational divides and developing novel solutions to complex problems. We argue that intergenerational partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration among early-career experts will enable emerging sustainability leaders to contribute fully to a sustainable future. We review 16 international, interdisciplinary, and sustainability-focused early-career capacity building programs. We conclude that such programs are vital to developing sustainability leaders of the future and that decision-making for sustainability is likely to be best served by strong institutional cultures that promote intergenerational learning and involvement.</span></p> application/pdf 10.1016/j.cosust.2018.02.004 en Elsevier Early-career experts essential for planetary sustainability article