TY - JOUR
T1 - Clarifying the imperative of integration research for sustainable environmental management
AU - Dovers, Stephen
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Environment
KW - Integration
KW - Interdisciplinary
KW - Policy
KW - Research
KW - Sustainability
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=33750161876&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Article
SN - 1712-851X
VL - 1
JO - Journal of Research Practice
JF - Journal of Research Practice
IS - 2
ER -