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The objective of this chapter is to set the scene and to share some ideas as to how services of general interest (SGIs) can be addressed through the lens of sustainability. It provides an explanation of the relevance of the concept of wicked problems for services of general interest, briefly elaborates on the concept of sustainability and then explores to what extent law can be designed in such a way to create more resilience in addressing modern wicked problems. The chapter raises the question of to what extent in a situation of global polycrisis, societal uncertainty and anticipated societal transitions, ensuring legal certainty is still possible and whether a more adaptive legal system is what is needed. I conclude with some ideas on topics for further research on SGIs and propose that the literature on resilience and adaptive law and governance may offer an inspiring starting point for future research.

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Setting the Scene for Sustainability and Services of General Interest: From Wicked Problems to Understanding Sustainability and the Potential Role of Adaptive Law and Governance

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    2026年

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  • Esther G. H. M. van Zimmeren

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The objective of this chapter is to set the scene and to share some ideas as to how services of general interest (SGIs) can be addressed through the lens of sustainability. It provides an explanation of the relevance of the concept of wicked problems for services of general interest, briefly elaborates on the concept of sustainability and then explores to what extent law can be designed in such a way to create more resilience in addressing modern wicked problems. The chapter raises the question of to what extent in a situation of global polycrisis, societal uncertainty and anticipated societal transitions, ensuring legal certainty is still possible and whether a more adaptive legal system is what is needed. I conclude with some ideas on topics for further research on SGIs and propose that the literature on resilience and adaptive law and governance may offer an inspiring starting point for future research.