The world has become increasingly metacoupled through flows of materials, energy, people, capital, and information within and across systems. Transboundary flows, connecting adjacent and distant systems, are deemed the most critical indicators for measuring the intensity of interactions among coupled human-natural systems. To advance metacoupling flow research and governance, we make the first attempt to develop a typology of transboundary flows using six flow attributes (i.e., type, magnitude, direction, distance, time, and mode). Furthermore, we synthesize a portfolio of quantitative and practical methods for characterizing transboundary flows. To effectively govern transboundary flows for global sustainability and resilience, we highlight the need to recognize the shared risks and goals embedded in the interlinkages, use system thinking, and enhance multilateral cooperation.

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通过系统内部和跨系统的物质、能源、人员、资本和信息的流动，世界变得越来越元耦合。连接邻近和遥远系统的跨界流动被认为是衡量人类与自然耦合系统之间相互作用强度的最关键指标。为了推进元耦合流研究和治理，我们首次尝试使用六种流属性（即类型、大小、方向、距离、时间和模式）开发跨界流类型学。此外，我们综合了一系列定量和实用的方法来描述跨界流动。为了有效治理跨境流动以实现全球可持续性和复原力，我们强调需要认识到相互联系中蕴含的共同风险和目标，运用系统思维，

元耦合人类世中的后跨界流动：全球可持续性的类型学、方法和治理首次出现在《生态与社会》上。