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Incorporating social dimensions in planning, managing and evaluating environmental projects
C Louise Goggin1,2, Thomas Barrett3,4, John Leys5
1Office of Environment and Heritage New South Wales (OEH), W001, University of New England, Trevenna Road, Armidale, New South Wales (NSW), 2351, Australia. louise.goggin@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Environmental Management
|January 13, 2019
Summary
Effective conservation requires integrating scientific evidence into environmental management. This study reveals that strong relationships and social dimensions are crucial for translating research into practical conservation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Conservation biology
- Environmental management
Background:
- Scientific evidence is inconsistently utilized in environmental programs and practices.
- Conservation research often struggles to bridge the gap between scientific findings and practical application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors facilitating and hindering the use of scientific input in environmental projects.
- To develop a process model illustrating how scientific knowledge informs conservation programs and practices.
- To provide guidance for transdisciplinary work in environmental management.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured retrospective interviews with 12 environmental scientists and 14 practitioners.
- Analysis of 15 environmental projects to identify common themes.
- Development of a process model based on interview findings.
Main Results:
- The process model highlights the critical role of social dimensions and relationships in environmental projects.
- Strong relationships foster the creation of practical tools and trusted scientific evidence.
- Overlooked social aspects can impede the effective use of scientific input.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and prioritizing social dynamics are essential for successful transdisciplinary environmental work.
- The developed model offers guidance for improving the integration of science into practice.
- The findings and guidance are applicable to various fields involving interdisciplinary collaboration.
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