parachute science and what to do about it ... --- Thanks for this article, Aura. The term parachute science is new to me. The problem of course is not. I find the article you shared quite useful. To quote: Parachute science "creates dependency on external expertise, does not address local research needs, and hinders local research efforts." One of the counters they suggest is more community engagement. The article also touches on access to research results - something that has come up elsewhere in the discussion in the course. They make suggestions on regulation to address parachute science. I know that self-regulation is a tricky thing, but their suggestion (research permits) strikes me as something that might be adding more administrative burden without real change. I'm curious to see what others think.

Source author: Katharina Höne KatharinaH@diplomacy.edu