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Integrating Social Science for Effective Practice

HBRF partners with social scientists who study and evaluate public engagement with science. Together, HBRF practitioners and social scientists are advancing our understanding about effective public engagement strategies and practices, and the role of public engagement within scientific programs.
Photo of Mirror Lake by Jane Sokolow.

Elevating the Conversation

HBRF links science and policy in national conversations about climate change, clean energy, and nature-based solutions.

In 2020, HBRF and partners held the NH Youth Climate and Clean Energy Town Hall with U.S. presidential candidates. The tradition has continued with annual live events featuring high-profile decision-makers, scientists, and emerging leaders from high schools, colleges, and universities.

Linking Science, Policy & Practice

HBRF harnesses the power of "ecosystem thinking" to build connections across perspectives and interests.

Through facilitated dialogue and participatory synthesis, HBRF fosters the co-production of actionable knowledge among scientists, natural resource managers, and community leaders—building lasting relationships along the way. Recent topics include forest regeneration, resilience, invasive forest pests, and winter climate change.

Integrating Social Science for Effective Practice

Elevating the Conversation

HBRF links science and policy in national conversations about climate change, clean energy, and nature-based solutions.

About HBRF

Established in 1993, the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation (HBRF) delivers cutting-edge science to decision-makers on the front lines of environmental change. We bridge the gaps between science and education, public policy, land management, corporate sustainability, and recreation. Read more about our work in the Science & Society and Education tabs in the main menu, and highlights in the slider above. Our programs include roundtable and town-hall events, policy-relevant briefings and bulletins, social and mainstream media outreach, and communication training for students and early-career researchers.

Against a backdrop of rapid environmental change, HBRF opens effective channels for action-oriented dialogue between citizens and scientists for smart policy and practice.

Logistical support to scientists and students includes: fundraising; research housing, lab, and storage space; event coordination; and community organizing.

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Promoting the understanding and stewardship of forest ecosystems through scientific research and monitoring, policy outreach, and education.

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