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Contributing
to GCTE
GCTE's Core Research
Programme is built around contributions otfthe various Tasks
and Activities of the implementation plan. These
contributions, which must be reviewed and formally accepted
by the GCTE SSC, consist of individual reserach projects
from a large number of principal investigators located
around the world. Submissions are judged on the quality of
the science and the relevance to the Task
objectives.
More recently, GCTE has
evolved towards a network approach, in which most of the
Tasks are organized around networks, led by the Task Leader,
involving research groups around the world which work
together to meet the Task's objectives. In these cases, the
Task Leader normally submits the network as a whole to the
GTE SSC for consideration as Core Research.
GCTE is very keen to
increase its Core Research portfolio, and applications to
join GCTE networks are always welcome. More information and
an application form can be found here.
Research
Categories
(1) Core
Research
This is large-scale, integrative research that is global
in scope and significance. The projects within the GCTE Core
Research programme specifically meet GCTE objectives, as set
out in the GCTE Operational Plan (IGBP Report No. 21). They
come from two sources:
Initiation directly by
the SSC
Projects, or components
thereof, accepted by the SSC which contribute directly to
the Operational Plan, and which become a part of a formal
GCTE structure (network, consortium, etc) as defined in
the workplan for each Task. These projects will be
eligible for GCTE assistance in obtaining funds from
national and international agencies.
(2) Regional/National
Research
This research arises from national IGBP committees or
other national and regional groups of research
organizations. It is designed to meet GCTE-related goals but
addresses primarily national or regional
priorities.
GCTE Regional/National
Research is an important part of the overall GCTE effort
because it will provide a critical link between the
global-scale Core Research and the national and regional
scales which are of concern to individual countries and
regions. This link will become increasingly important as
countries search for ways to mitigate the effects of and
adapt to global change.
This category of research is
recognized by the relevant National IGBP Committee, which
may also play a coordinating role in its
execution.
(3) Relevant
Research
This research is comprised of a large number of smaller
projects initiated by individual investigators, research
groups or institutions. These projects add incrementally,
through in-depth case studies and locally specific research,
to the broad knowledge base that underpins the overall GCTE
effort. These projects are not formally recognized by GCTE
or IGBP.
Benefits and
Responsibilities
Benefits
Participation in the GCTE Core Research Programme has a
number of significant benefits for component projects. The
GCTE Core Research Programme:
facilitates the planning
of research projects addressing aspects of global change
and terrestrial ecosystems by providing a soundly-based
intellectual and organisational framework for such
research, with overall aims, approach and implementation
developed and endorsed by the international science
community.
adds to the scientific
value of individual experimental, observational and
modelling studies and assists in their interpretation by
organizing networks and consortia which, for example,
widen the range of observational studies and extend their
temporal and spatial coverage, promote common
methodologies and protocols, and provide data sets for
model validation and intercomparison.
promotes the rapid
communication of scientific ideas and results through
meetings and publications, and by facilitating
disciplinary and interdisciplinary liaison at the
international level between individuals and research
groups.
provides assistance to
contributing projects in obtaining funds from national
and international sources by writing letters of support
and lobbying, where appropriate.
assists in the
cost-effective deployment of major capital equipment and
facilities such as FACE (Free-Air CO2 Enrichment) by
providing the scientific framework for their phased
deployment and assisting in their collaborative use.
encourages the full
involvement of developing countries through GCTE
participation in the START regional research
networks.
promotes close working
links with other relevant international programmes and
studies, particularly those of IGBP, IHDP, WCRP, ICSU,
SCOPE, and IUBS.
promotes the concepts of
GCTE and IGBP science, and the results obtained from the
GCTE Core Research Programme, to ensure their wider
recognition among the international research and policy
communities.
Responsibilities
Participation in the GCTE Core Research Programme
requires a commitment to:
Participate in the
relevant GCTE Task(s) for which the project was accepted
through activities such as implementation and synthesis
workshops, model intercomparisons, and joint
observational studies.
carry out the project in
accordance with the relevant aspects of the GCTE
Operational Plan (IGBP Report No. 21) using agreed
methods and protocols wherever possible.
make data and models
available to the wider GCTE community, in accordance with
protocols for data and model exchange developed by GCTE
networks and consortia, and with due regard to
publication "rights".
keep the GCTE Core
Project Office informed on an annual basis of (i) major
changes to the project objectives, description, and
participating research organizations; (ii) changes in the
annual budget and the major funding agencies; and (iii)
changes to the number of scientific and technical staff
working on the project, and provide the Core Project
Office a list of publications arising from the
project.
Acknowledge
participation in the GCTE Core Research Programme in
publications arising from the project by inserting in the
acknowledgements the sentence "This work contributes
to the Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GCTE)
Core Project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere
Programme (IGBP)".
[Instructions]
[Submission
form]
[GCTE
Offices] [Scientific
Steering Committee]
[Activity
and Task Leaders]
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