Interdisciplinarity: How to catalyse collaboration.

The authors present five principles they used in developing an effective partnership between the social and biophysical sciences. They talk about developing a shared mission when delivering water-management strategies to cope with floods, droughts and waterways in Australia. They reflect on researchers who can cultivate their own discipline and look beyond their field. They comment on the benefits of constructive dialogue, providing institutional support, and bridging research and practice.