Summary
How to increase the transformative impact of social-ecological systems research? As a response to the increasing need for rapid transformation of human societies, this guide aims to provide a clear outline of what to consider when communicating social-ecological systems research. It approaches mental path dependencies and outlines possibilities for strategic interventions. The guide is designed for researchers working on environmental issues, but aims to outline more general principles that could also be applied to other areas. Certainly, such guide can not guarantee any transformative impact and rather tries to make it more probable through strategic planning.