Kwitter, K BMendez, Roberto HPena, MStanghellini, LetiziaCorradi, R L MDe Marco, OrsolaFang, XHenry, R B CKarakas, AmandaManchado, A.Parker, Quentin A2015-12-130185-1101http://hdl.handle.net/1885/76099We present a summary of current research on planetary nebulae and their central stars, and related subjects such as atomic processes in ionized nebulae, AGB and post- AGB evolution. Future advances are discussed that will be essential to substantial improvements in our knowledge in the field.The present and future of planetary nebula research. A white paper by the IAU planetary nebula working group20142015-12-11