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Wiek A, Withycombe L, Redman C L. Key competencies in sustainability: a reference framework for academic program development[J]. Sustainability science, 2011, 6(2): 203-218.

This article presents the results of a broad literature review. The review identifies the relevant literature on key competencies in sustainability; synthesizes the substantive contributions in a coherent framework of sustainability research and problem-solving competence; and addresses critical gaps in the conceptualization of key competencies in sustainability. Insights from this study lay the groundwork for institutional advancements in designing and revising academic programs; teaching and learning evaluations; as well as hiring and training faculty and staff.