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IHDP's core desire is to produce the most innovative and state-of-the art social science, in order to foster improved human-environment interaction. Our mission is fourfold, activities in each aspect support the success of the overall goal. First, we catalyze the generation of social science research. Fostering, coordinating, and conducting research, we help to address the challenges of global environmental change. Through this, we can improve societal responses to change. We collaborate with both natural and social sciences, and contribute to interdisciplinary interaction. Through this we can understand the interactions of humans with their natural environment. We strengthen the capacities of research and policy communities. Growing our research community, and a shared understanding of the social cause and implications of global change. Finally, we facilitate dialogue between science and policy, including decision-makers of all kinds, to ensure that our research results feed into informed choices and actions. |
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