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Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.
ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.
the analysis and synthesis concept
Trans-organisational
Distributed engagement
Multi-disciplinary
Applied product
Use of existing data
Selected on merit
Working groups
• Provide scaffolding for motivated groups.• Intervention in group composition• Support and encouragement for production of outcomes, particularly geo-spatial data delivery
ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.
The Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis is part of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, and as such has a component of service for that network, and due
to initial funding to direct outcomes for applied natural resource management outcomesand the evolution of TERN into the future.
Original vision
ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.
strengths
• Providing much-needed space and time
• Bridge between scientists and managers –level playing field
• Community-building
• Providing a venue for lively discussion
• Visual applied outcomes underpinned by good science.
weaknesses
• Not enough time for the process
– For the groups to turn into teams, and to work towards high-level outcomes
– For ACEAS generally to develop …
• Lack of suitable location and periferalinfrastructure
• Lack of strong eco-informatics support
legacy
• Improved community
• Interdisciplinary, transorganisationaloutcomes that could not otherwise have been produced
ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.
New science anddiscoveries
• new insights into complex problems: variable spatial and climatic influences.
• New application of theory (IUCN red list, RCP).
• new ways of conveying understanding
ACEAS
① approach to the analysis and synthesis concept,
② why we have taken this approach,
③ what we perceive are the strengths and weaknesses–and legacy,
④ the role of ACEAS in fostering new science and discoveries, and
⑤ what we wish to see from the meeting.
What we wantout of the meeting
• Improved identification of the role of synthesis centres in ecosystem science
• Sharing of knowledge and options for sharing resources.
• Some ideas and pathways for sustainability
• A publication
• Identification of a transglobal role
• New and deeper partnerships