In the global transition to sustainable development, policy coherence is key. A new study highlights the equal importance of policy dynamism over time — how policymakers must anticipate national advances in sustainability to meet shifting strategic needs.
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Morrison, T.H. Crafting more anticipatory policy pathways. Nat Sustain 5, 372–373 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-00894-9
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