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National Strategy for Framing and Prioritizing Environmental Protection Research and Development Topics

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  • Adi Wolfson

    (Green Processes Center, Department of Chemical Engineering, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering, Basel/Bialik Sts., Beer-Sheva 8410001, Israel)

  • Ofira Ayalon

    (Samuel Neaman Institute, Technion and Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Management, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel)

  • Daniel Madar

    (SP Interface, Rehovot 7630804, Israel)

Abstract

One of the key methods for implementing the sustainability model in practice includes environmental vision and policy, goal setting, preference areas, and setting environmental research and development (ER&D) priorities. There are different ways to identify and prioritize the R&D of governments or international bodies, yet we have not found a comprehensive study or strategy regarding the framing and prioritization of ER&D at a national level. The aim of the study was to present a methodological approach, principles, and criteria for the prioritization of national ER&D. The study was initiated with a comprehensive literature review, including studies reported by a wide range of entities and countries, followed by the identification of eight principles to select ER&D priorities. Finally, each of the environmental issues was ranked in the frame of every principle, based on a quantitative criterion or criteria, considering global challenges, local needs, and capabilities.

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  • Adi Wolfson & Ofira Ayalon & Daniel Madar, 2020. "National Strategy for Framing and Prioritizing Environmental Protection Research and Development Topics," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(18), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:18:p:7420-:d:411233
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