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D5.9 Holistic RRI, SDG, Open Science and Social Impact evaluation framework (update): Responsible and Sustainable Research Reflection Tool for Ocean and Waters

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This report presents a thoughtful and timely contribution to aligning research and innovation with societal and environmental values through the lens of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Open Science, and Social Impact. Central to the report is the development of the Responsible and Sustainable Research Reflection Tool for Ocean and Waters, designed to simplify and integrate these frameworks into practical applications—especially within the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters.” The tool offers a structured approach to evaluating projects across motivational, process, and outcome levels, encouraging deeper reflection, knowledge transfer, and iterative improvement. Its broader counterpart, applicable across thematic areas, enhances the tool’s relevance beyond marine contexts. Developed under the BlueMissionAA initiative, the report underscores the importance of citizen engagement, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration in the Atlantic and Arctic basins. Overall, the reflection tools provide a valuable mechanism for fostering responsible innovation and ensuring that research outcomes resonate with societal and planetary needs. https://websites.fraunhofer.de/esra-assessment/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=665433

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17589147

Authors: Keding, Hannah, Klobucaric, Barbara, Glatzel, Denise, Baumgärtner, Anna

Institutions: Fraunhofer Information Center for Planning and Building, National Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Research, Science, and Academia

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Partnerships for the goals, Climate action, Life below water

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission