1. Integrating the fragmented research landscape

  1. Developing a shared terminology, drawing on a comprehensive review of the existing literature
  2. Identifying, synthesising and exploring the main enablers of and obstacles to policy and governance innovation in relation to mitigation and/or adaptation
  3. Identifying new research gaps and ways to address them (including joint funding proposals), by developing links with experts in and beyond Europe

2. Building new capacity

  1. Involving and where relevant, training early career researchers from different countries and disciplines
  2. Facilitating mobility between countries, by funding visiting fellowships and running training schools

3. Informing policy and governance interventions

  1. Working with stakeholders to develop usable knowledge to inform processes at sub-national, national and international levels, as well as those transnational activities that span national borders