Reimagining Sustainable Field Research: Doing Science Without Doing Harm

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Reimagining Sustainable Field Research: Doing Science Without Doing Harm

Instructions for:ParticipantTrainer

Related Initiative

RE4GREEN

Goal

This micromodule aims to raise awareness about sustainable and ethical field research practices that minimize harm to the environment, wildlife, and local communities.

By the end of this micromodule, participants should be able to:

• Identify basic actions that should be taken to minimize footprint of ecological field research.
• Recognize strategies to reduce environmental impact during fieldwork.
• Reflect on how sustainable and ethical practices can be implemented in field research.

Duration (hours)

0.75

For whom is this important?

Researchers, Research Ethics Communities and Research Integrity OffsScientists, researchers and academic institutionsStudents

Method

Individual learning

Steps

1Watch & Learn: Minimizing ecological footprints in field research

2Reflect on how you can do ecological science responsibly

3Watch & Learn: Safety, inclusivity, and equity in research fieldwork

4Quiz: Safety, inclusivity, and equity in research fieldwork

5Watch and Learn: Ethical Considerations in Wildlife Ecology Research

6Reflect on ethical concerns in wildlife studies and beyond

7Final Reflection

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