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Evaluating stakeholder engagement in collaborative research: co-producing knowledge for climate resilience
Loretta Singletary1, Elizabeth Koebele2, William Evans3
1Departments of Economics and Cooperative Extension, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV USA.
Socio-Ecological Practice Research
|August 29, 2022
Summary
This study developed a collaborative research framework (CRF) for knowledge co-production on climate resilience. Initial engagement improved stakeholder understanding and collaboration, highlighting the need for context-specific research and researcher adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Climate change and water over-allocation challenge resilience in arid river basins.
- Effective stakeholder engagement is crucial for knowledge co-production in research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an initial stakeholder engagement experience within a collaborative research framework (CRF).
- To facilitate knowledge co-production for enhanced climate resilience.
- To inform the development of effective engagement practices through formative evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a collaborative research framework (CRF).
- Implementation of semi-structured interviews for stakeholder engagement.
- Formative evaluation using an online survey.
Main Results:
- Stakeholders recognized research goals and valued their contributions.
- Positive attitudes toward collaborative research and researchers were observed.
- Stakeholders emphasized context-specific adaptation goals and suggested researchers learn basin-specific details.
Conclusions:
- Centering stakeholder engagement within a CRF is vital for successful knowledge co-production.
- Formative evaluation is essential for adapting engagement practices to achieve research objectives.
- Understanding local context, including water history and practices, is key for researchers.
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