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Trade and Environment

A Mistra research initiative on policy alternatives for managing the trade and environment interface.
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Marie Uhrwing, Mistra
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marie.uhrwing@mistra.org

Call for pre-proposals for an integrated research programme.

Mistra is issuing a call for pre-proposals for an integrated academic research programme on trade and environment. The aim of the programme is to support Swedish and other European actors, primarily negotiators, in how to integrate environmental aspects into international trade negotiations by providing scientific knowledge and tools.

Updated: 2009-10-17
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2009-03-06
ProEnviro invests in CleanCoat
The research programme ProEnviro has decided to finance an additional project, focused on...

2009-02-03
Millions in support of new environment projects
The Board of Directors of the research programme ProEnviro has decided to finance four new projects...

2008-10-02
Planning grant for sustainable urban development
Three groups have been granted support for continued planning of their research proposals to Mistra´s...

Remember that...
Preparing a proposal that cuts across disciplinary boundaries and boundaries between research and practical use takes time - much longer than most people think. Make time and create places to meet, and invest in developing a team spirit.

Careful thought needs to be given to how a programme can provide value to users, while still meeting researchers  needs in terms of career development.

Interdisciplinary research often takes longer than research within a single discipline. Plan sufficient time to allow for this.

A Mistra programme often requires experienced researchers with both depth and breadth. There therefore needs to be a balance between senior researchers and postgraduate students.

Avoid having large numbers of participants involved in the programme on a limitedpart-time basis, since this makes it more difficult to achieve the shared goals of the  programme.

The programme manager is a key figure in ensuring that the programme achieves its objectives. Being the manager of a Mistra programme is generally a full-time job.  Think through who the most suitable person is to take on the challenging task of leading your group.

Make every effort to ensure that communication between researchers and users is a two-way process. One-way presentations of ideas and research results by researchers rarely inspire a sense of involvement and commitment on the part of intended users.