Clarifying the Imperative of Integration Research for Sustainable Environmental Management

This paper discusses why integration is important in doing research for developing policy and practice of sustainable environmental management. The imperative of integration includes environmental, social, economic, and other disciplinary considerations, as well as stakeholder interests. However, wh...

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Published in:Journal of research practice 2005-01, Vol.1 (2), p.M1
Main Author: Dovers, Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural Production
Community Relations
Decision making
Economics
Elgar, Edward
environment
Environmental management
Game Theory
Incentives
Indigenous Knowledge
Integrated approach
integration
interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary aspects
Knowledge
Natural Resources
policy
R&D
Research & development
Scientific Research
Scientists
Social sciences
Social Scientists
Social Systems
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Water
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Summary:This paper discusses why integration is important in doing research for developing policy and practice of sustainable environmental management. The imperative of integration includes environmental, social, economic, and other disciplinary considerations, as well as stakeholder interests. However, what is meant by integration is not always clear. While the imperative is being increasingly enunciated, the challenges it presents are difficult and indicate a long term pursuit. This paper clarifies the different dimensions of integration, as an important preliminary step toward advancing mutual understanding and the development of approaches. The paper identifies the driving forces for integration, discusses when integration is required, categorises forms of integration, and proposes principles to inform research programs and projects.
ISSN:1712-851X
1712-851X