Being the gateway to social science networks and knowledge, IHDP leads the way in the development and maintenance of the most up-to-date scientific information concerning the human dimensions of global environmental change | Through the nurture and training of early to mid-career scholars, IHDP can both enhance their capabilities to contribute effectively to decision-making to provide the knowledge and skills needed to address the social challenges of environmental change within their region. | With cutting-edge research that is directly relevant to current policy debates at numerous political levels, promoting two-way communications between researchers and policymakers is a top priority for IHDP and is achieved through events, publications, and networking activities. |