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Knowledge Translation and Dissemination in Adaptation Research. Dr. James Ford, Dr. Shuaib Lwasa, Dr Lea Berrang -Ford, Dr Alejandro Llanos, and the IHACC Team. Introduction. Importance of KT in adaptation research Effectively informing policy - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Knowledge Translation and Dissemination in Adaptation ResearchDr. James Ford, Dr. Shuaib Lwasa, Dr Lea Berrang-Ford, Dr Alejandro Llanos, and the IHACC Team
Introduction
• Importance of KT in adaptation research Effectively informing policy KT as an intervention (capacity development, promotes knowledge)Ethics of research
• Importance of KT in IRIACC “Shaping policies or practices that help vulnerable populations and sectors adapt to climate change,” (RFA, pg 3)
• Two key dimensions of KTResearch designExamples of media for KT
KT & Research Design
• End-of-grant KTContact policy makers on project completionReports, policy briefings, presentations, meetings ‘Pipeline’ model of KT
• Integrated KT Process of ongoing engagement and interaction
KT & Research Design
Pearce, Ford et al (2009), Polar Research
KT & Research Design
• End-of-grant KTContact policy makers on project completionReports, policy briefings, presentations, meetings ‘Pipeline’ model of KT
• Integrated KT Process of ongoing engagement and interaction Ongoing engagement and interaction important to ensure research and KT is relevant for decision making
Audiences
Study Communitie
s
Targeted posters & brochures
Direct engagement
Online tools & up-to-date website(where available)
Videos
Press releases
Informal blog posts
Policy Makers
MediaGeneral Public
Scientists
Journal Articles
COP side event
Conferences
Example: Web-based TK banks for adaptation • Indigenous knowledge bank = identified as a key intervention • http://nauvikhaq.com (Username: reviewer, Password: forreview1)• Engage community members and policy makers in development • Formal evaluation
Example: Stakeholder training • Identified as key outcome in pilot research
McGill-Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami workshop on systematic literature reviews techniques, Fall 2010
Example: Adaptation leaders program
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