Transformative social science? Modes of engagement in climate and energy solutions

摘要: Abstract The social sciences are increasingly called upon to engage with how decision-makers and stakeholders tackle climate energy challenges. However, creating or taking part in these new arenas is not unproblematic, arguably, scientists have properly reflected on what types of engagement most useful. In this Perspective we argue that such productive if can find create activities where our core competences, epistemological toolbox critical sensibilities be put use. Therefore, propose three modes through which science productively challenges society: (1) producing situating actionable knowledge, (2) critically reframing discourses, (3) connecting actors processes. Combined, open up a space for both assess simultaneously participate sustainability transformations.