Indicators are Relational: Navigating Knowledge and Power in the Development and Implementation of Coastal-Marine Indicators

Tailoring evidence into action: Using a co‐design approach for biodiversity information in the Tropical Andes

“…Citizen science initiatives also further enrich our knowledge and lead to more informed decision‐making (Agnew et al, 2022; Pettibone et al, 2018). Incorporating diverse stakeholders across the flow of biodiversity information fosters collaboration, builds trust, and promotes more effective and sustainable conservation efforts, considering diverse perspectives and needs (Mitchell et al, 2017; Muhl et al, 2022). In regions like the Tropical Andes, it is essential to guard against “parachute” science.…”

“…To identify effective conservation actions and foster engagement and ownership across stakeholders, cooperation and communication among diverse interest groups are essential (Pascual et al, 2021;Perino et al, 2021). Achieving this requires a collaborative, cross-sectoral, and multinational approach that takes a pluralistic perspective on biodiversity given the multiple worldviews, values, and knowledge systems between science, policy, and practice (Bravo et al, 2016;Mansur et al, 2022;Muhl et al, 2022;Pascual et al, 2021;Zador et al, 2015). One promising approach is "biodiversity mainstreaming" whereby biodiversity and conservation considerations are integrated and embedded into the strategies and policies of key economic and societal sectors that impact or rely on biodiversity (Chandra & Idrisova, 2011;Huntley, 2014;Redford et al, 2015;Whitehorn et al, 2019).…”

“…One issue is the lack of accessible and standardized data across different institutions, sectors, and regions, which impedes informed decision‐making and assessment of the impacts of actions on biodiversity (Stephenson et al, 2017). This problem is further compounded by the lack of coordination and communication among all the stakeholders involved across the different levels of data flow, as well as the absence of clear policies and guidelines for mainstreaming biodiversity into decision‐making (Josse & Fernandez, 2021; Muhl et al, 2022; Navarro et al, 2017). This often leads to confusion, conflicting information, and the risk of duplicating efforts and investments.…”

“…Effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders, including local communities, national government agencies, and regional organizations, are also crucial for success. Although some strategies and approaches have been developed for mainstreaming biodiversity bringing together and addressing the needs of all relevant stakeholders in the decision‐ making process (Ginsburg et al, 2013; Muhl et al, 2022; Redford et al, 2015; Whitehorn et al, 2019), so far relatively few have been implemented and have mostly remained conceptual ideas. Tailoring biodiversity information to user needs in the region can play a vital role in creating more effective policies for sustainable development that balance the needs of the environment and people.…”

An Urban Governance Framework for Including Environmental Migrants in Sustainable Cities

“…While measures and measurement have power, many suggest that major gaps exist in ensuring they improve effectiveness [97][98][99]. Research on measures and measurement largely focuses on issues of validity and reliability, assuming that the metrics will accurately and consistently represent the world, instead of considering their power to shape the world.…”