The value of in-person meetings for an international network of researchers cannot be overstated. We made the most of this rare opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends, while working to share research updates and synthesize findings across a set of projects at the forefront of resilience practice.
Building on the outputs of five separate research teams that are all looking at different aspects of resilience assessment and measurement, a synthesis group began the process of creating a toolbox framework to guide researchers and practitioners towards selecting tools for different contexts and purposes. With six manuscripts at different stages of development, we are looking forward to sharing this work over the coming months.
A strength of the RA has always been how the network brings together researchers at different stages in their careers. The last two gatherings in particular saw most of the working groups being led by early-career researchers, providing valuable experience while also bringing forth new ideas and ways of working together and laying the foundation for continued and future collaborations.
In addition to advancing the resilience assessment toolkit, we were treated to guest presentations on place-based research while visiting the Nordhordland biosphere reserve and connecting with researchers from the University of Bergen.
The 2024 RA science meeting was made possible with support from the Vkrf Rasmussen Foundation.
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