International Research Journal of Engineering Science, Technology and Innovation

2014 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Research ◽  
Engineering Science ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

scholarly journals Responsibility versus sustainability, ethics, and societal engagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Miltos Ladikas ◽  
Julia Hahn ◽  
Leonhard Hennen ◽  
Constanze Scherz
Keyword(s):  
International Research ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Sustainability Ethics ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
National Debate ◽  
National Science ◽  
Responsible Research ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

We examine the concept of responsible research and innovation (RRI) in Germany in the context of national science, technology and innovation (STI) as well as its legal and normative framework in relation to ethics and societal engagement and compare the results to similar international research. Our analysis shows that responsibility plays a central role in research practice guided by research ethics standards and societal grand challenges. Consequently, there is a significant increase in demands for inclusion and engagement of a wider stakeholder spectrum in STI. Compared to other countries, the concept of RRI in Germany is increasingly superseded by that of sustainability. We argue that responsibility and sustainability are conceptually close and highly interchangeable in the German national debate. We conclude with basic recommendations for greater clarity in research on responsibility and sustainability and the aims of ethics and societal engagement.

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