New Environmental Research Report

Meaningful collaboration among scientists and a broad swathe of stakeholders is essential to effectively address many of the societal challenges related to the environment, sustainability and equity. Broadly termed engaged research, this approach offers great potential both for advancing discovery and innovation (intellectual merit), as well as the translation of advances toward beneficial societal outcomes (broader impacts).

The new report, ENGAGED RESEARCH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRAND CHALLENGES: ACCELERATING DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION FOR SOCIETAL IMPACTS, seeks to provide clarity for funding agencies and researchers on: the societal challenges that require engaged research, the varied conceptualizations of engagement in the literature, and the benefits and pitfalls associated with engaged research. The report seeks to stimulate dialogue on designing and implementing engaged research to advance discovery, innovation, and societal benefit. The report draws on the experience of the environmental research and education community as represented by the Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education (AC-ERE).

Read the full report here.