This roundtable, launched in late 2015 and concluded 2019, provided a neutral forum where representatives from government, industry, academia, and non-governmental and international organizations can meet on an ongoing basis to:

• gather, critically examine, and communicate facts and data regarding the scientific, engineering, human and environmental health and safety, regulatory, economic, and societal aspects of unconventional hydrocarbon development;
• identify and help to advance activities that would be of broad value to key stakeholders;
• assist in informing decision making about development of these resources.