Science of complex systems for tackling challenges of the 21st century: a brief overview

Abstract

The article provides a brief overview of the emerging ‘Science of Complex Systems’ and of some of the programmes sponsored by the European Commission and the DG for Information Society and Media. I explain what are the drivers for this emerging research area, what are its new concepts and what is its potential impact on science, society and business. The research landscape in Europe is described by focussing on programmes in the European Commission.