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The Future Earttn program. initiated by ICSU�� ISSC and other international partners. is now established. and researchers around the world are vvorking with stakeholders on the development of the trans-disciplinary research needed to resolve some of the key challenges for global sustainability. To inspire the realization of Future Earth in Asia. the Monsoon Asia Integrated Regional Study ��MAIRS���� in collaboration with the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature ��RIHN�� and with inputs of numerous other contributors�� facilitated the preparation of this strategic research plan. This strategic research plan aims to be consistent with the global plans for Future Earth by recognizing the unique qualities of Asia and its challeciges for sustainability. It has 6 chapters including 1�� Introduction. 2�� Dynamic Asia. 3�� Asian development. 4�� Cross-cutting capabilities. 5�� Transformation to Asian sustainability. 6�� Conclusions and key messages. Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Association of Science and Technology ��CAST�� financially supported the related workshops\/meetings and publication.