Join Albert Nörstrom as he describes practical examples of co-design in the Future Earth core project PECS (Programme on Ecosystem Change and Society).
4. PECS working group on collaborative governance and management
Chanda Meek
University of
Alaska-
Fairbanks
Ro Hill
CSIRO
Derek
Armitage
University of
Waterloo
Christo Fabricius &
Cathy Robinson
Nelson Mandela
University
Lisen Schultz
Stockholm Resilience
Centre
Michael
Schoon
Arizona State
University
Georgina
Cundhill
Rhodes
University
5. Balvanera et al (2016) Ecology & SocietySome lessons from all PECS cases
PECS and transdisciplinarity
6. Balvanera et al (2016) Ecology & Society
SURVEY to PI’s and co-PI’s of PECS-
affiliated projects using questionnaire w/
open, closed and semi-structured
questions.
Some lessons from all PECS cases
PECS and transdisciplinarity
18. Chanda Meek
University of
Alaska-
Fairbanks
Ro Hill
CSIRO
Derek
Armitage
University of
Waterloo
Christo Fabricius &
Cathy Robinson
Nelson Mandela
University
Lisen Schultz
Stockholm Resilience
Centre
Michael
Schoon
Arizona State
University
Georgina
Cundhill
Rhodes
University
Some lessons from a PECS working group
PECS working group on collaborative governance and management
19. PECS working group on collaborative governance and management
Chanda Meek
University of
Alaska-
Fairbanks
Ro Hill
CSIRO
Derek
Armitage
University of
Waterloo
Christo Fabricius &
Cathy Robinson
Nelson Mandela
University
Lisen Schultz
Stockholm Resilience
Centre
Michael
Schoon
Arizona State
University
Georgina
Cundhill
Rhodes
University
“a) Practical experience: What were the big challenges and
opportunities for collaborative transformations from our
knowledge partner’s perspectives?
b) Knowledge needs: What research questions did our non-
academic partners feel would be useful to their practice?
(What research would help them develop their
collaborative efforts?)
c). Preferred process of engagement: Would non-academic
partners be willing to engage with us long term to explore
these questions? How would they like to be engaged, and
what would they hope the get from their engagement?
20. PECS working group on collaborative governance and management
Chanda Meek
University of
Alaska-
Fairbanks
Ro Hill
CSIRO
Derek
Armitage
University of
Waterloo
Christo Fabricius &
Cathy Robinson
Nelson Mandela
University
Lisen Schultz
Stockholm Resilience
Centre
Michael
Schoon
Arizona State
University
Georgina
Cundhill
Rhodes
University
1. Ensure ample funding for face to face interactions, both
in-country and for whole networks. Our group made more
headway in 3 days of face to face discussion than we did in
the 2 month lead-up to our face-to-face project planning
meeting.
2. Don’t force transdisciplinary engagement (or knowledge
co-production) for every step of a research process. Forcing
transdisciplinary engagement and non-academic
participation for every step of a research process takes us
too close to what Cooke and Kothari called the “Tyranny of
Participation” – where non-academic partners are now
expected to volunteer their time in the interests of
researchers and the international research community.
21. Social-ecological dynamics of
ecosystem services in the
Norrström basin (SEEN)
Albert Norström, Garry Peterson, Cibele Queiroz, Megan
Meacham, Kristina Richter, Erik Andersson, Jon Norberg,
Co-management of ecosystem
service bundles in the Helge river
catchment area
Elin Enfors, Albert Norström, Lisen Schultz, Cibele Queiroz.
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
22. Social-ecological dynamics of
ecosystem services in the
Norrström basin (SEEN)
Albert Norström, Garry Peterson, Cibele Queiroz, Megan
Meacham, Kristina Richter, Erik Andersson, Jon Norberg,
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
23. Social-ecological dynamics of
ecosystem services in the
Norrström basin (SEEN)
Albert Norström, Garry Peterson, Cibele Queiroz, Megan
Meacham, Kristina Richter, Erik Andersson, Jon Norberg,
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
24. Social-ecological dynamics of
ecosystem services in the
Norrström basin (SEEN)
Albert Norström, Garry Peterson, Cibele Queiroz, Megan
Meacham, Kristina Richter, Erik Andersson, Jon Norberg,
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
25. Co-management of ecosystem
service bundles in the Helge river
catchment area
Elin Enfors, Albert Norström, Lisen Schultz, Cibele Queiroz.
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
26. Co-management of ecosystem
service bundles in the Helge river
catchment area
Elin Enfors, Albert Norström, Lisen Schultz, Cibele Queiroz.
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
27. Social-ecological dynamics of
ecosystem services in the
Norrström basin (SEEN)
Albert Norström, Garry Peterson, Cibele Queiroz, Megan
Meacham, Kristina Richter, Erik Andersson, Jon Norberg,
Co-management of ecosystem
service bundles in the Helge river
catchment area
Elin Enfors, Albert Norström, Lisen Schultz, Cibele Queiroz.
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
Stockholm case-study:
Reflect critically on the research process and roles as researchers. Researchers are not completely
objective, especially within the inherently normative field of sustainability science. Strive to continuously
write down reflections on position and assumptions and how they might shape participation.
When initiating a research project, discuss with collaborators what the different interests, goals, and
expectations are, trying to be as transparent as possible. Then explore whether project can be designed
that can meet as many of goals. This also helps to build trust in the ongoing collaboration.
Important, to keep research independent in the sense that it is not funded by the collaborating
organizations.
Different levels of evaluation are needed, both the more involved and the more detached. Evaluation by
people involved in designing and running the process is important for them to continuously refine the
process design and learn along the way, even though they are biased towards positive outcomes. The
other level of evaluation would preferably be conducted by an outsider person that follows up with key
actor interviews and observations of the process. In both cases, it is advisable to strategically select a
person to conduct the evaluation who will benefit from the opportunity to gain a lot of tacit knowledge.
28. Social-ecological dynamics of
ecosystem services in the
Norrström basin (SEEN)
Albert Norström, Garry Peterson, Cibele Queiroz, Megan
Meacham, Kristina Richter, Erik Andersson, Jon Norberg,
Co-management of ecosystem
service bundles in the Helge river
catchment area
Elin Enfors, Albert Norström, Lisen Schultz, Cibele Queiroz.
Some lessons from specific PECS cases
Helge Å case:
The selection of services, indicators and municipalities determines the outcome. Participatory process
used to ensure relevance of analysis
Initial consultation about which ES matter to people in the area (representatives of forest owners, farmers,
tourism sector, civil society organizations, municipalities and county board administrations)