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Review of the U.S. Global Change Research Program's Draft Decadal Strategic Plan, 2022-2031 (2022) / Chapter Skim
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1 Introduction and Background
Pages 5-8

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... Examples highlighted in the 2017 report of scientific accomplishments enabled by the USGCRP collaborations included developing global Earth observing systems; improving Earth system modeling capabilities and understanding of carbon cycle processes; and increasing understanding of the multidimensional interactions between society, social dynamics, and global change, although progress in this area was noted to be uneven. Decadal Strategic Planning The Global Change Research Act (GCRA, 1990)
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... In considering the charge for this review, the Committee agreed that the scope and content of the draft DSP (question 1) is consistent with the Global Change Research Act and its strategic planning provisions (Section 104)
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... Throughout this review, the Committee provides guidance and recommendations for even deeper engagement with and connections between the public, decision makers, and scientific communities. The Committee encourages dialogue between scientists and stakeholders consistent with the best practices of a true partnership to produce the useful and usable data, information, and tools needed to address global change challenges.
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