2017
DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2017.00033
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Conceptualizing the Science-Practice Interface: Lessons from a Collaborative Network on the Front-Line of Climate Change

Abstract: The gap between science and practice is widely recognized as a major concern in the production and application of decision-relevant science. This research analyzed the roles and network connections of scientists, service providers, and decision makers engaged in climate science and adaptation practice in Alaska, where rapid climate change is already apparent. Our findings identify key actors as well as significant differences in the level of bonding ties between network members who perceive similarity in their… Show more

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“…Moreover, connecting to existing collaborative networks is also a particularly useful, and sometimes easy, way to reach people and resources already working at the nexus of science and practice (Kettle et al . ). Examples of existing networks related to natural resource conservation and climate adaptation in the US include the Cooperative Extension, Landscape Conservation Cooperatives, Climate Science Centers, and Regional Integrated Science Assessment (RISA) units.…”
Section: Why Do We Need Te?mentioning
confidence: 97%
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“…Moreover, connecting to existing collaborative networks is also a particularly useful, and sometimes easy, way to reach people and resources already working at the nexus of science and practice (Kettle et al . ). Examples of existing networks related to natural resource conservation and climate adaptation in the US include the Cooperative Extension, Landscape Conservation Cooperatives, Climate Science Centers, and Regional Integrated Science Assessment (RISA) units.…”
Section: Why Do We Need Te?mentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Building relationships through engagement of key stakeholders at the start of, as well as at later stages during, the process can go a long way toward developing the trust that leads to buy-in, long-term commitment, and, ultimately, success. Moreover, connecting to existing collaborative networks is also a particularly useful, and sometimes easy, way to reach people and resources already working at the nexus of science and practice (Kettle et al 2017). Examples of existing networks related to natural resource conservation and climate adaptation in the US include the Cooperative Extension, Landscape Conservation Cooperatives, Climate Science Centers, and Regional Integrated Science Assessment (RISA) units.…”
Section: J Applying the Translational Approachmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Greater citizen involvement in climate decisions within the more science-policy process could help ameliorate climate misinformation dominating political discourses on climate change. Recent research has shown how key scientific experts have a central role in utilizing knowledge networks within the formal science-policy process to catalyze climate adaptation action (Kettle et al, 2017), so by making their role more open to the everyday citizen, climate scientists (experts) can augment greater co-production practices between citizens, scientists and government policy-makers.…”
Section: Elevating Citizen Engagementmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is important to note that, while much progress is needed by the research community in terms of knowledge exchange (Fazey et al, 2013), scientists, analysts, and decision makers also have a role to play (Acheson, 2006;Brown and Farrelly, 2009) in improving current communication structures and in taking practical steps in that direction. Along these lines, Lachapelle et al (2003) argued that decisionmaking agencies could provide internal flexibility and opportunities to facilitate knowledge exchange among their ranks, while Kettle et al (2017) argued for the identification of key players, i.e., holders of varied knowledge across disciplines and sectors, who would act to facilitate communication among many. Therefore, communication to the slower-scale cycle (assessment and leasing) from the faster-scale cycle (environmental studies, Fig.…”
Section: Internal Organization: the Panarchy Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%