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Convergence, continuity, and community: a framework for enabling emerging leaders to build climate solutions in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture

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  • S. K. Birthisel

    (University of Maine
    University of Maine)

  • B. A. Eastman

    (West Virginia University)

  • A. R. Soucy

    (University of Maine)

  • M. Paul

    (University of Maryland)

  • R. S. Clements

    (University of Maine
    University of Maine)

  • A. White

    (University of Vermont)

  • M. P. Acquafredda

    (Rutgers University
    Rutgers University)

  • W. Errickson

    (Rutgers University)

  • L-H. Zhu

    (University of Maine
    University of Maine)

  • M. C. Allen

    (Rutgers University)

  • S. A. Mills

    (West Virginia University)

  • G. Dimmig

    (West Virginia University)

  • K. M. Dittmer

    (University of Vermont)

Abstract

Many early career researchers (ECRs) have the capacity and drive to contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation solutions. Strategic investments in training and support, especially in broad-based efforts that span traditional disciplinary boundaries, can help ECRs meet this potential and become emerging leaders equipped to address pressing climate-related challenges throughout their careers. In 2018, the inaugural USDA Northeast Climate Hub’s Graduate Climate Adaptation Partners (GradCAP) Program was launched to provide professional development opportunities and a platform for collaboration to graduate students studying climate resilience in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture. This essay represents the unified voice of this consortium of emerging leaders. Here we offer perspectives, experiences, and recommendations for building capacity among ECRs, specifically with regard to interdisciplinary research, long-term research, and community engagement. We discuss these three tenants, which we term Convergence, Continuity, and Community, as essential elements in the development of successful leaders prepared for the complex challenges ahead. We encourage institutions, particularly universities and government agencies, to commit resources and pursue structural changes to provide support for mentorship and training that span these focal areas. As a result, more ECRs will have the capacity to engage in meaningful solution-oriented research and make lasting societal contributions toward the sustainable production of food and other natural resources in a changing climate.

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  • S. K. Birthisel & B. A. Eastman & A. R. Soucy & M. Paul & R. S. Clements & A. White & M. P. Acquafredda & W. Errickson & L-H. Zhu & M. C. Allen & S. A. Mills & G. Dimmig & K. M. Dittmer, 2020. "Convergence, continuity, and community: a framework for enabling emerging leaders to build climate solutions in agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture," Climatic Change, Springer, vol. 162(4), pages 2181-2195, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:climat:v:162:y:2020:i:4:d:10.1007_s10584-020-02844-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s10584-020-02844-w
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