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Toward successful implementation of conservation research: A case study from Vietnam
Huong Do Thi1,2, Max Krott3, Michael Böcher4
1Chair Group of Forest and Nature Conservation Policy, George-August University of Göttingen, Büsgenweg 3, 37077, Göttingen, Germany. dohuongnlkh@gmail.com.
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|December 22, 2017
Summary
This study highlights poor knowledge transfer hindering biodiversity conservation in Vietnam. Improving research and integration is crucial for effective science-based conservation policies.
Area of Science:
- Conservation Science
- Environmental Policy
- Knowledge Transfer Studies
Background:
- Biodiversity conservation strategies in developing nations often face challenges.
- Knowledge transfer between science, policy, and practice is understudied in conservation.
- Vietnam's Pu Luong Cuc Phuong Conservation Area is a key ecosystem for biodiversity and community development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of scientific knowledge transfer on conservation strategies.
- To analyze conservation approaches in Vietnam's Pu Luong Cuc Phuong Conservation Area using a specific model.
- To identify weaknesses in the research-integration-utilization (RIU) process for conservation.
Main Methods:
- Application of the Research-Integration-Utilization (RIU) model.
- Analysis of three distinct conservation strategies within the study area.
- Evaluation of knowledge transfer dynamics between scientific research, policy development, and conservation practices.
Main Results:
- Identified significant weaknesses in scientific knowledge transfer.
- Found that low-quality research and inadequate integration strategies impede conservation effectiveness.
- Highlighted a disconnect between scientific findings and their application in conservation policies and practices.
Conclusions:
- Effective biodiversity conservation requires robust knowledge transfer mechanisms.
- Enhancing research quality and integration strategies is essential for science-based policy support.
- Recommendations are provided to improve the RIU process for better conservation outcomes in the region.
Keywords:
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