The International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP) is convinced that there is a significant body of social science research results already available or in progress, directly relevant to global environmental change issues and themes. In order to highlight this research and to promote such work, IHDP is organising this capacity building workshop in the field of human dimensions research. The workshop will support the participation and encourage the exchange of research among scientists at the beginning of their career and stakeholders/policy-makers working in the field.