Improving Integration in NRM

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Researchers and practitioners in natural resource management (NRM) are faced with multi-faceted knowledge integration considerations. This project analysed integrative concepts and methods from NRM, environmental science, public health, technology and security. It focused on two classes of integration methods - dialogue-based and common metrics-based. The findings are presented as a monograph on dialogue-based methods and a paper on common metrics-based methods. A series of “Integration Insight ” factsheets were produced which explain concepts, techniques and real-world examples of integration research. In addition, a 2.5 day course which introduces reserch leaders to key thoretical and methodological developments in the integration of research and action was developed. This work contributes to finding better solutions to the complex problems facing society.