Integrating forest science into natural hazard management praxis: an international case study based on the innovative RIU approach
The forest science-based solutions for natural hazard management proposed by applied research projects are expected to develop practical relevance. In order to achieve this ambitious goal of knowledge transfer, the innovative Research-Integration-Utilization (RIU) model is applied in
the GreenRisk4Alps Project 1 . The two hypotheses on the integration of scientific information focus on (1) the bi-directional selection of scientific information by actors and (2) the selection of actors within integration forums. A review of literature and empirical evidence collected by
the GreenRisk4Alps project in 2018–2020 show that only selected scientific information makes it into praxis and highlights that three different types of integration forums define the relevant actors who drive the integration into praxis. Based on that RIU model extension we recommend
strengthening the practical relevance of projects by conducting a pre-analysis in order to identify already existing integration forums and to also trigger new integration forums.
Keywords: NATURAL HAZARDS; PARTICIPATION; RISK MANAGEMENT; SCIENCE BASED POLICY ADVICE; SCIENCE-POLICY INTERFACE; STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 December 2020
- The International Forestry Review is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research and review papers on all aspects of forest policy and science, with an emphasis on issues of transnational significance. It is published four times per year, in March, June, September and December. Theme editions are a regular feature and attract a wide audience.
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