Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32

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Closes 24 Oct 2025

Questions

1. The research strategy outlines a new outcome focused approach with five core Missions and a set of corresponding Challenges. Do you think this is the right approach to take?
2. Do you think the research strategy will enable us to get the best research and scientific evidence from the best providers?
3. Do you support the proposals on delivering our investment, including the five key funding mechanisms and governance approach?
4. Do you have any other comments or suggestions on any part of the Strategy?
5. Do you think the proposed Impact Framework is an appropriate way of defining, monitoring and evaluating the impact of research funded through this programme?
6. The government evidence needs are being captured as Areas of Research Interests within the Strategy. Do you think this is the right approach to take?
7. Do you agree that the key ARI questions are captured within the strategy?
8. Which actions relating to data, data analysis, and modelling should the ENRA research programme prioritise?
9. What barriers exist to delivering effective data analysis and modelling in the current ENRA Research Programme?
10. Which principles relating to the delivery of analysis and modelling are most important (e.g., collaboration, innovation, impact)?
11. Is the Living Labs approach for co-production appropriate, and how could it be enhanced or adapted?
12. Is the Innovation approach well designed? How can it be improved?