1st Social Research Network Meeting

Publication Overview

As this was the first IEA GHG Social Research Network meeting, group discussions took place to identify the overarching aims and objectives of the network. After much discussion and reiteration it was agreed that the overarching aim should be: To foster the conduct and dissemination of social science research related to CCS in order to improve understanding of public concerns as well as improve the understanding of the processes required for deploying projects

Publication Summary

The aims and objectives for the Social Research Network discussed at the start of the workshop were reviewed. It was agreed that the social research network would focus on CCS and not to other low carbon energy sources such as nuclear and renewable energy, although there could be opportunities to involve guest speakers and other experts. One reason for the focus was to keep the network to a manageable size – workshops instead of conferences. It was also thought the group could have more input to policy by focusing on CCS. As this was the first meeting of the Social Research network, the setting of the aims and objective was of upmost importance and can be summarised as below:

• Ensure high quality social science research • Identify gaps in knowledge where social science research might provide valuable insight
• Promote a learning environment
• Build capacity within the social research network
• Translate studies into tools or applied lessons
• Create a database of social science research and a clearing house of tools