Transdisciplinary Research, Sustainability, and Social Transformation: Governance and Knowledge Co-Production

This book explores the governance of knowledge co-production in coupled socio-ecological system dynamics, addressing the gap in the literature on transdisciplinary research partnerships in transformational sustainability research. It proposes a new approach based on enabling capacities for collaboration among scientific researchers and societal actors with diverse values, perspectives, and research interests. By drawing upon the literature on community and multistakeholder-driven collective action, the analysis sheds new light on the governance arrangements for organizing transdisciplinary research partnerships for sustainability. Solutions are proposed for addressing collective action challenges in transdisciplinary partnerships, making the book accessible to a wide audience of sustainability scholars and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate realm of governance within transdisciplinary research partnerships, specifically focusing on the governance of knowledge co-production in coupled socio-ecological system dynamics. In the face of numerous social and ecological crises, the demand for a paradigm shift in contemporary science towards society-wide knowledge co-production on sustainability transformations of interdependent social and ecological systems arises. This book offers a novel approach to address this pressing need, emphasizing the cultivation of collaborative capacities among scientific researchers and societal actors with diverse values, perspectives, and research interests. By drawing upon a rich literature on the conditions for community and multistakeholder-driven collective action, the analysis sheds new light on the governance arrangements for organizing transdisciplinary research partnerships for sustainability.

The book identifies robust conditions that foster effective collaborative research with societal actors, delving deeper into capacity building for partnership research through fostering social learning on sustainability values among research partners and organizing training and knowledge exchange at institutions of higher education. Moreover, the book proposes solutions for addressing collective action challenges in transdisciplinary partnerships in a manner accessible and broadly interdisciplinary, appealing to a wide audience of sustainability scholars and practitioners.

This book will be of immense interest to students and researchers in the fields of sustainable development, social ecological transitions, and science policy, as well as engineers, QSE managers, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities of transdisciplinary collaboration for sustainability. By bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and societal needs, this book contributes to the advancement of sustainable development and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032624242