Front Matter -- Preface -- Introduction -- Contents -- It's the World, Stupid! -- Climate Systems Engineering -- Improving Climate Assessment -- How Camest Thou in This Pickle? -- Genetically Modified Organisms -- Benefits of Biotechnology -- Earth Systems Engineering and Management -- Gaining a Seat at the Policy Table -- Successful Public-Private Research Partnerships -- Defining What We Need to Know -- Rethinking Urbanization -- Urban Design -- Hybrid Cities -- A About the Authors -- B Symposium Agenda.