Programme: Accelerated Adaptation
Responsible research
Interventions in wild populations raise profound ethical questions that cannot be resolved through technical excellence alone. This programme recognises multiple, sometimes conflicting, value systems: the intrinsic worth of species, their cultural significance, ecosystem integrity, and the current and future dependencies of humanity on nature's services. We recognise the importance of enabling open and robust consideration of the ethical and social aspects of this programme, as well as ensuring oversight of its funded activities, and seek to do this in a number of ways:
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Responsible by Design
All research conducted within this programme’s timeframe will take place exclusively in contained settings. No releases to the wild will occur during the programme funding period.
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Ethical + Social Responsibility (ESR) Advisory Committee
This programme will establish a committee of international experts to provide advice on ethical and social considerations, with authority to review outputs and milestones from funded projects.