Collaborative Decision Making at the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
University of Washington College of the Environment
The Forum brings theory and science together with on-ground actions, for policy discussions that drive sustainability of natural resources.
Who Can Benefit From the Forum?
Government
Federal & State Land Managers
Fisheries Managers
Urban Growth Planners
Water Resources Managers
Energy Resource and Climate Strategists
Industry
Agriculture and Range Operators
Forest Land Managers
Energy Resource and Mining Explorers
Real Estates Interests
Non-Governmental Organizations and Others
Watershed Interests
Tribal Resource Managers
Land Conservancy Organizations
The Need
- Urgent environmental and natural resources issues
- The right science and policy leaders, working to seek an appropriate balance between ecological, economic and social values
- Rural economies based on the economics of environmental stewardship, rather than on periodic transfer payments
- Policies relevant to diverse public and private organizations
Timing is Essential
- Sustainable natural resources management is critical
- Climate change is accelerating the need for new problem resolution models
- Scientific research must be more relevant to decision makers
- Thoughtful dialogue is needed, to replace mediations and facilitations geared to short-term political tradeoffs
Realize Results from Non-conventional Thinking
- A game change is needed, when solving complex natural resources sustainability problems
- University capabilities provide a trusted venue
- Science and public policy must work together in cutting-edge collaborations
- A model for dialogue becomes the problem-solving environment to address emerging issues