Re-thinking research impact: voice, context and power at the interface of science, policy and practice

Sustainability Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 967 - 981

Published: Sept. 15, 2022

Abstract The world is facing unprecedented challenges on a scale that has never been seen before, and the need for evidence-informed solutions greater. As result, academics, policy-makers, practitioners, research funders are increasingly seeking to undertake or support achieves tangible impacts policy practice. However, impact of inherently subjective, with same outcome perceived as either beneficial negative by different groups, group in contexts. It therefore important consider factors may increase likelihood outcomes from (or otherwise) interested/affected groups non-academic partners, help researchers avoid causing potentially harmful impacts, despite their best intentions. In this overview article, we discuss three considerations re-thinking how can deliver such outcomes: (i) sensitivity context, (ii) representation legitimisation diverse voices (iii) management power dynamics. We then these be enacted engagement processes designed incorporate multiple ways viewing reality knowledge, become aware positionality, privilege, assumptions biases. By considering generation mediated voice, it possible envision just transformations knowledge systems foreground needs including those who have historically marginalised, without systematically recognising privileging one over another.

Language: Английский

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Making transdisciplinarity happen: Phase 0, or before the beginning

Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 136, P. 187 - 197

Published: June 21, 2022

Both within science and society, transdisciplinary approaches are increasingly employed to address today's sustainability challenges. Often research processes structured in three core phases: a) problem identification formation of a common object; b) co-production solution-oriented transferable knowledge; c) embedding co-produced knowledge through reintegration. In all phases this ideal-typical model, the involvement non-academic actors is essential meet challenges real-world problems, transformative practices. Despite existing guidance for process, its initiation often remains an uncharted area because strong context dependency. Based on concrete case study addressing transformation Transylvania, we bring together our learned experience with initiating process using research-driven approach. To end, introduce notion Phase 0, as phase prior beginning process. Within propose empirically literature informed sub-phases: Sub-Phase 0.1) selecting study; 0.2) understanding from perspective; 0.3) fostering premises coming together. We outline general rationale behind these sub-phases, illustrate how carried out each sub-phase practice. By deriving cross-cutting lessons enhance practice aim leverage potential.

Language: Английский

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Lessons from bright-spots for advancing knowledge exchange at the interface of marine science and policy

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 314, P. 114994 - 114994

Published: April 19, 2022

Language: Английский

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Stakeholder engagement in the co-production of knowledge for environmental decision-making

World Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 106336 - 106336

Published: July 14, 2023

Language: Английский

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A research agenda for the science of actionable knowledge: Drawing from a review of the most misguided to the most enlightened claims in the science-policy interface literature

Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 144, P. 174 - 186

Published: March 29, 2023

Linking science with action affords a prime opportunity to leverage greater societal impact from research and increase the use of evidence in decision-making. Success these areas depends critically upon processes producing mobilizing knowledge, as well supporting making decisions. For decades, scholars have idealized described social different ways, resulting numerous assumptions that now variously guide engagements at interface society. We systematically catalog based on prior science-policy interface, further distill them into set 26 claims. then elicit expert perspectives (n = 16) about claims assess extent which they are accurate or merit examination. Out this process, we construct agenda motivate future scientific actionable prioritizing experts identified critical gaps understanding science-society interface. The focuses how define success, support intermediaries, build trust, evaluate importance consensus its alternatives – all diverse contexts science-society-decision-making interactions. raise questions centrality knowledge interactions, discussing governance lens might be generative efforts more equitable outcomes. offer suggestions hopes furthering transdisciplinary area inquiry.

Language: Английский

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Perceptions of co-design, co-development and co-delivery (Co-3D) as part of the co-production process – Insights for climate services

Climate Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30, P. 100364 - 100364

Published: Feb. 2, 2023

Co-design, co-development, and co-delivery (Co-3D for short) are activities within the co-production research pathway that increasingly being used in climate change science adaptation projects. However, community is still coming to understand how best incorporate Co-3D practice, as each project has a specific context around stakeholder relationships, governance arrangements, capacity actively participate. This paper outlines five case studies from Australia examples of different projects engaging with ways order explore might be improved. Crucially, we include perceptions experiences researchers, funders end users, well our own critical reflections. Each self-describes using 'co-production', but extent format varies widely combinations co-design, co-development and/or each. Our findings show without clear understanding process, aspects may not properly considered planning or implementation. completely distinct, rather they form continuum engagement integration across phases work. Thus, definitions delineations between these terms required them applied. practical explicit negotiation what 'co-production' means contexts needed so all parties their roles responsibilities. Further, more evaluations outcomes required. We provide seven principles should when embarking on

Language: Английский

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Knowledge brokering at the environmental science-policy interface — examining structure and activity

Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 103672 - 103672

Published: Jan. 16, 2024

The environmental science-policy interface, consisting of dynamic interactions between various actors, is increasingly an object study. In this new types and kinds boundary organisations are emerging knowledge brokering taking place. Given the increasing calls for more evidence-based policy, it pertinent to examine what type SPI can be identified at national level, how brokered in function positioned within network. To do this, we utilise a mixed method approach, combining survey questionnaire interviews as data collection methods with social network analysis qualitative content interface domain Finland. Our results show centralised weak reciprocal links. centred around brokers users than producers. network, mainly through media personal communication, no single actor group assuming responsibility. organisation studied here engages activities actively creates venues brokering. findings line previous research, demonstrating need further strengthening not only structural foundations but also actors engaging

Language: Английский

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Transformative research for sustainability: characteristics, tensions, and moving forward

Global Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Technical summary The question of how science can become a lever in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals permeates most recent sustainability research. Wide-ranging literature calling for transformative approach has emerged years. This ‘transformative turn’ is fueled by publications from fields such as science, social-ecological research, conservation transitions, or governance studies. However, there lack shared understanding specifically what meant research to be this developing discourse around doing differently tackle problems. We aim advance sustainability. define and outline six its characteristics: (1) interventional nature theory change focus; (2) collaborative modes knowledge production, experimentation learning; (3) systems thinking literacy contextualization; (4) reflexivity, normative inner dimensions; (5) local agency, decolonization, reshaping power; (6) new quality criteria rethinking impact. highlight three tensions between traditional paradigms academic research: process- output-orientation; accountability toward society science; methodologies rooted scientific traditions post-normal methodologies. conclude with future directions on academia could reconcile these support promote Non-technical Dominant ways are not enough achieve UN Goals. typical response dealing current global crises produce accumulate more knowledge. Transformative seeks couple production co-creating change. paper defines way pro-actively society's fight against pressing societal environmental present characteristics reflect challenges related implementing practice play part. Social media Sustainability transformation needs reflected but makes transformative?

Language: Английский

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Knowledge exchange at the interface of marine science and policy: A review of progress and research needs

Ocean & Coastal Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 253, P. 107137 - 107137

Published: April 8, 2024

The management of oceans and coasts needs to be informed by the best available knowledge. One way support that is through interactive knowledge exchange (KE). Over last decade, KE strategies have been shared with marine research community, however, it unclear whether this has led recent (i.e., since 2015) progress. Through a systematic review 60 academic articles applying or evaluating science-policy we synthesize trends in strategies, reasons for using specific strategy, enablers, achievements, evaluation. Most located were from North America, routinely included local actors organizations, spanned different governance levels. In addition co-production boundary organizations as well-established networks engaged funders coordinating supporting played an increasing role. However, studies rarely provided why they adopted approach within their given context. Achievements are becoming more broadly understood and, among others, generation new impact on individuals. Factors enable such achievements key area progress literature. Individual case referred process level (e.g., practical collaboration, inclusive participation equity, clear goals, continuity), interpersonal trust building, relationships, regular face-to-face contact), individual skillsets, understanding, champions, facilitators). measures evaluate effectiveness predominately qualitative relevance knowledge, use management, conceptual impacts, engagement). It increasingly what diversity impacts look unfold ways purposeful conclusion, much made years, identify ten further around inclusivity, institutionalization, strategy selection, efficiency approaches evidence-informed ocean coastal management.

Language: Английский

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More than money - The costs of knowledge exchange at the interface of science and policy

Ocean & Coastal Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 225, P. 106194 - 106194

Published: May 17, 2022

Language: Английский

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