Across disciplinary boundaries towards a sustainable life

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The contributions in this collection span a variety of disciplines, addressing problems and practical solutions, strategies, methodologies, and theories. Linking problem-solving processes to broader contexts requires a continuous development of problem awareness, or consciousness. This networking should extend beyond journalism to higher education and research focused on Sustainable Development. Our survival is increasingly threatened by complex issues, such as climate change, which impact ecology, economics, and society. Experts argue that reversing negative trends may be achievable through changes in human behavior. However, motivating individuals to change their behavior remains a challenge. Understanding motivation in relation to sustainability is crucial, and theories of achievement motivation—rooted in learning, association, and real-world experiences—provide a foundation for this exploration. The sustainability-imaginative stories created by students exemplify how structured rules of motivated learning can be applied in practical terms. These stories represent an innovation that can foster new motivation for sustainability. Additionally, the collection includes discussions on solving complex problems and conflicts, applying psychological theories to economic and agribusiness challenges, aiming to develop actionable programs for sustainability.