Wicked problems are unsettled questions that present significant threats to humankind and planetary health. They are complex, have negative impacts on the lives of millions of people, and demand innovative, collaborative action.
The UC Davis community has chosen to focus on advancing solutions to a few of these wicked problems based on their significance, the expertise UC Davis can apply, the impact transdisciplinary research at UC Davis can have on creating solutions to mitigate them, and the potential for all disciplines, schools, and colleges to be involved.