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Do we need "more research" or better implementation through knowledge brokering?
Janet G Hering1,2,3
1Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 133, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
Sustainability Science
|September 4, 2018
Summary
Bridging the gap between science and policy requires professional knowledge brokering. Establishing this role, supported by institutions and funders, can enhance the application of research findings.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Social Science
- Policy Studies
Background:
- Scientific knowledge is often underutilized in policy and management decisions.
- Despite incentives, knowledge exchange between science and policy/practice remains limited within academia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose the establishment and professionalization of knowledge brokering.
- To identify strategies for stimulating scientists' interest in research application.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of science-policy interfaces.
- Review of existing knowledge exchange mechanisms.
- Proposal for institutionalizing knowledge brokering roles.
Main Results:
- Knowledge brokering can serve as a crucial link between research and application.
- Professionalization requires dedicated resources from funding agencies and institutions.
- Integrating diverse scientific disciplines can address complex policy questions.
Conclusions:
- Professional knowledge brokering is essential for effective science-policy integration.
- Institutional support and resource allocation are critical for successful knowledge brokering.
- Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration enhances the impact of scientific research on policy and practice.