Taming a 'fuzzy beast'? stakeholder perspectives on Antarctic science-policy knowledge exchange practices in New Zealand

被引:3
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作者
Gardiner, Natasha Blaize [1 ,2 ]
Gilbert, Neil [1 ,2 ,3 ]
Liggett, Daniela [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Canterbury, Ctr Antarctic Studies & Res, Sch Earth & Environm, Gateway Antarct, Christchurch, New Zealand
[2] Antarct New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand
[3] Constantia Consulting Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
来源
PLOS ONE | 2023年 / 18卷 / 11期
关键词
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; INTERFACE; IMPACT; GOVERNANCE; PRINCIPLES; EVOLUTION; CLAIMS; GUIDE;
D O I
10.1371/journal.pone.0294063
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Antarctic environmental change is accelerating with significant regional and global consequences making it critically important for Antarctic research knowledge to inform relevant policymaking forums. A key challenge is maximising the utility of evidence in decision-making, to which scholars have responded by shifting away from linear science-policy arrangements towards co-production alternatives. As an Antarctic Treaty Consultative Party (ATCP), New Zealand (NZ) is responsible for facilitating knowledge exchange (KE) among Antarctic science and policy actors at national and international levels. However, at present, we have few metrics for assessing the success of science-policy dialogues. Furthermore, studies on the Antarctic science-policy interface have so far primarily focused on the international perspective. This paper is the first to examine domestic stakeholder perspectives regarding Antarctic KE using NZ as a case study. We report on the findings of two workshops involving over 60 NZ Antarctic stakeholders in 2021 that aimed to explore the various elements of NZ's Antarctic science-policy interface and identify barriers or drivers for success, including future opportunities. Our results indicate that there is a desire to shift away from the current linear approach towards a more collaborative model. To achieve this, stakeholders share an understanding that KE practices need to become more equitable, inclusive and diverse, and that the policy community needs to play a more proactive and leading role. Described as a 'fuzzy beast', the NZ Antarctic science-policy interface is complex. This study contributes to our understanding of Antarctic KE practices by offering new guidance on several key elements that should be considered in any attempts to understand or improve future KE practices in NZ or within the domestic settings of other ATCPs interested in fostering science-policy success.
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