Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) research strategy 2027-2032: consultation
Draft strategy for the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Programme from 2027 to 2032 is available for public consultation. The programme covers a broad range of issues critical to Scotland's environmental and agricultural futures.
Closed
This consultation closed 24 October 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
6.0 Summary of questions for consultation
Overall Strategy
1. The research strategy outlines a new outcome focused approach with five core Missions and a set of corresponding Challenges. Do you think this is the right approach to take?
2. Do you think the research strategy will enable us to get the best research and scientific evidence from the best providers?
3. Do you support the proposals on delivering our investment, including the five key funding mechanisms and governance approach?
4. Do you have any other comments or suggestions on any part of the Strategy?
Impact Approach
5. Do you think the proposed Impact Framework is an appropriate way of defining, monitoring and evaluating the impact of research funded through this programme?
Areas of Research Interest
6. The government evidence needs are being captured as Areas of Research Interests within the Strategy. Do you think this is the right approach to take?
7. Do you agree that the key ARI questions are captured within the strategy?
Impact Routes – Decision Support, Living Labs and innovation
8. Which actions relating to data, data analysis, and modelling should the ENRA research programme prioritise?
9. What barriers exist to delivering effective data analysis and modelling in the current ENRA Research Programme?
10. Which principles relating to the delivery of analysis and modelling are most important (e.g., collaboration, innovation, impact)?
11. Is the Living Labs approach for co-production appropriate, and how could it be enhanced or adapted?
12. Is the Innovation approach well designed? How can it be improved?