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Large-Scale Transdisciplinary Collaboration for Adaptation Research: Challenges and Insights.

Georgina Cundill¹, Blane Harvey², Mark Tebboth³

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Summary

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Large-scale climate change adaptation research requires more than just good design. Success hinges on strong relationships, including trust and respect, and systemic factors like clear agreements and institutional support.

Keywords:

climate change collaboration transdisciplinarity

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Area of Science:

Climate Change Adaptation
Transdisciplinary Research
Global Environmental Science

Background:

Growing need for large-scale, international research networks to address climate change adaptation.
Existing transdisciplinary research practices require adaptation for global-scale collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

To share insights from a seven-year climate change adaptation research program.
To identify key factors enabling successful large-scale transdisciplinary collaboration.

Main Methods:

Analysis of a seven-year climate change adaptation research program.
Involved over 450 researchers and practitioners across 17 countries in four consortia.

Main Results:

Careful design is essential but insufficient for transdisciplinary collaboration.
Relational factors (trust, respect, leadership) and systemic factors (agreements, power dynamics, institutional culture) significantly influence success.
Dedicated coordinators, multi-level leadership, and flexible funding are crucial enablers.

Conclusions:

Successful large-scale transdisciplinary research requires attention to both design and relational/systemic elements.
Fostering trust, equitable partnerships, and supportive institutional environments are vital for global climate adaptation science.