Is There Commonality in Global Sustainability From Different Environment‐Human Perspectives?

ABSTRACT If sustainability transition are to occur, then determining commonality of sustainability outcomes is necessary. However, determining commonality is challenging due to sustainability's multi‐dimensional nature. This paper determines whether there is commonality of global sustainability outcomes between four environment‐human perspectives (i.e., vulnerability, Brundtland, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Doughnut model) and what is its nature and degree, based upon the Sustainability Dynamics Framework (SDF). The results indicate three fundamental global commonalities occurring, which reflects the significantly detrimental influences and impacts of the anthropocentric Brundtland and SDGs perspectives. Based upon the findings from this paper and previous SDF studies, the case for re‐framing the SDGs from a Brundtland to Doughnut‐based framework is outlined. The paper concludes by stating that sustainability needs to be seen as a fundamental law of nature rather than a goal, if humanity is to avoid a dire fate for itself and the planet.