Social science perspectives on the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) framework

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The RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) framework helps managers navigate transforming ecosystems by defining a broad decision space that includes not only resisting ecological trajectories, but also consciously accepting such change and/or directing trajectories towards preferred new conditions. RAD is intended to help managers intentionally expand their thinking beyond traditional conservation approaches. Recent interdisciplinary and cross-agency research has integrated the social sciences to explore how and why managers are making RAD decisions. This webinar will highlight findings and implications from panelists at the forefront of RAD research, including how RAD:

•  fits within broader agency adaptation planning
• can inform wilderness management
• is being used by managers within and across jurisdictions
• raises ethical questions