Knowledge co-production
Designing for collective action
Example of a collage, which was one of the outcomes of a ‘Place-based walks and talks’ activity. Photo: The authors.
Wicked problems are best solved when different worldviews, ways of knowing and value systems are included. But how to design processes that enable new forms of collaboration?
A recent article by Centre researchers Carolin Seiferth, Maria Tengö and Erik Andersson presents an example of a dialogue-based process designed for nurturing collective action. In the article, they describe and evaluate the knowledge co-production process of a research project that addresses water governance issues on the Swedish island Öland.
Over the course of three workshops, the research team and participating actors explored the multifunctional landscapes on Öland and different values, preferences, and priorities, which underpin water governance on the island. In the third workshop, participating actors came up with strategies centered around wetland restoration, changes in agricultural practices, and ideas for educational entry points to address the challenges together.
“We are confident that these and similar dialogue-based processes present cornerstones in addressing sustainability challenges in an inclusive and equitable way,” the authors write.
Curious to learn more? Find the article here »
Seiferth, C., Tengö, M. & Andersson, E. 2024. Designing for collective action: a knowledge co-production process to address water governance challenges on the island of Öland, Sweden. Sustainability Science.
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