Overview

Conservation research is essential for advancing knowledge but to make an impact scientific evidence must influence conservation policies, decision making and practice. This raises a multitude of challenges. How should evidence be collated and presented to policymakers to maximise its impact? How can effective collaboration between conservation scientists and decision-makers be established? How can the resulting messages be communicated to bring about change? Emerging from a successful international symposium organised by the British Ecological Society and the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, this is the first book to practically address these questions across a wide range of conservation topics. Well-renowned experts guide readers through global case studies and their own experiences. A must-read for practitioners, researchers, graduate students and policymakers wishing to enhance the prospect of their work 'making a difference'. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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Author:   William J. Sutherland (University of Cambridge) ,  Peter N. M. Brotherton ,  Zoe G. Davies ,  Nancy Ockendon (University of Cambridge)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   0.760kg
ISBN:  

9781108714587

ISBN 10:   1108714587
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   16 April 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction and Scene Setting: 1. Making a difference in conservation: linking science and policy William J. Sutherland, Nancy Ockendon, Nathalie Pettorelli, Juliet A. Vickery, Peter N. M. Brotherton and Zoe G. Davies; 2. Working in government: conservation research, policy and practice Ian Boyd; Part I. Identifying Priorities and Collating the Evidence: 3. Scanning horizons in research, policy and practice Bonnie C. Wintle, Mahlon C. Kennicutt, II and William J. Sutherland; 4. Generating, collating and using evidence for conservation John D. Altringham, Anna Berthinussen and Claire F. R. Wordley; 5. Understanding local resource users' behaviour, perspectives and priorities to underpin conservation practice E. J. Milner-Gulland, Harriet Ibbett, Paulo Wilfred, Hans Cosmas Ngoteya and Peni Lestari; 6. Mobilisation of indigenous and local knowledge as a source of useable evidence for conservation partnerships Pernilla Malmer, Vanessa Masterson, Beau Austin and Maria Tengö; 7. Informing conservation decisions through evidence synthesis and communication Andrew S. Pullin, Samantha H. Cheng, Steven J. Cooke, Neal Haddaway, Biljana Macura, Madeleine C. Mckinnon and Jessica J. Taylor; 8. Aligning evidence for use in decisions: mechanisms to link collated evidence to the needs of policymakers and practitioners Lynn V. Dicks, Barbara Livoreil, Rebecca K. Smith, Heidi Wittmer and Juliette Young; Part II. Influencing and Making Decisions: 9. The use of evidence in decision-making by practitioners Malcolm Ausden and Jessica C. Walsh; 10. Effective engagement of conservation scientists with decision makers David C. Rose, Megan C. Evans and Rebecca M. Jarvis; 11. Conservation decisions in the face of uncertainty Robert P. Freckleton; 12. The natural capital approach to integrating science, economics and policy into decisions affecting the natural environment Ian Bateman, Amy Binner, Brett Day, Michela Faccioli, Carlo Fezzi, Alex Rusby and Greg Smith; 13. Working with government: innovative approaches to evidence-based policy-making Edith Arndt, Mark Burgman, Karen Schneider and Andrew Robinson; 14. Approaches to conflict management and brokering between groups Juliette Young, Clive Mitchell and Steve Redpath; 15. Conservation goals in international policies Aletta Bonn, Marianne Darbi, Hyejin Kim and Elisabeth Marquard; Part III. Communicating the Message: 16. Citizens and science: media, communication and conservation Libby Lester and Kerrie Foxwell-Norton; 17. Campaigning to bring about change Cathy Dean and Amy Hinsley; 18. Behavioural insights for conservation and sustainability Toby Park; 19. Social marketing and conservation Robert J. Smith, Gabby Salazar, Joseph Starinchak, Laura A. Thomas-Walters and Diogo Veríssimo; Conclusion: 20. Successfully translating conservation research into practice and policy: concluding thoughts Nathalie Pettorelli, Peter N.M. Brotherton, Zoe G. Davies, Nancy Ockendon, William J. Sutherland, Juliet A. Vickery; Index.

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'Conservation Research, Policy and Practice is an excellent handbook on how to conduct research in conservation and then translate it into an impactful outcome. It explores the complexity of horizon scanning and interacting with policy, while providing clear guidance on how to develop a Theory of Change. With an increasingly greater focus on evidence-informed policy and practice, researchers need concrete examples on how to generate and synthesise research findings, and then to communicate these findings to decision-makers; all while recognising that a degree of uncertainty is inherent to all policy-making. This book will aid anyone wishing for their research to have an impact, particularly in conservation but also any interdisciplinary pursuit.' Dr Grant Hill-Cawthorne, Head of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology 'Conservation practitioners, policy makers and researchers alike will find much to interest them in this excellent book. Ecological systems are complex and sometimes unpredictable so the more clues we have to how a particular conservation management intervention might play out in the real world the greater likelihood of achieving the outcomes we are looking for. Too often, proposals for conserving a species, habitat or ecosystem are subject to confirmation bias, erroneous assumptions and flimsy evidence bases. This book challenges conservationists not only to do better but equips them with the tools to do so. It is an important contribution to the urgent planetary need to address nature's decline and loss.' Jonathan Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, WCMC, UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre 'In the Anthropocene, with the dual biodiversity and climate crises, it is imperative that conservation research results have impact. This matters to researchers, to research funders, to society and to our planet. This book illustrates that while research evidence is essential, it is only part of the mix needed to deliver impact through influencing policy, practice, and societal change. Getting evidence used involves a complex interplay between those that gather it and those that develop and implement policy, or otherwise change their practices. This requires a range of different approaches and communication techniques, and the development of strong and trusting collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders. While there is no panacea, there are some general principles. This excellent and timely book provides a valuable tool that illustrates those principles, providing examples from a broad diversity of experience and situations.' Debbie Pain, Honorary Professor, School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge

'Conservation Research, Policy and Practice is an excellent handbook on how to conduct research in conservation and then translate it into an impactful outcome. It explores the complexity of horizon scanning and interacting with policy, while providing clear guidance on how to develop a Theory of Change. With an increasingly greater focus on evidence-informed policy and practice, researchers need concrete examples on how to generate and synthesise research findings, and then to communicate these findings to decision-makers; all while recognising that a degree of uncertainty is inherent to all policy-making. This book will aid anyone wishing for their research to have an impact, particularly in conservation but also any interdisciplinary pursuit.' Dr Grant Hill-Cawthorne, Head of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology 'Conservation practitioners, policy makers and researchers alike will find much to interest them in this excellent book. Ecological systems are complex and sometimes unpredictable so the more clues we have to how a particular conservation management intervention might play out in the real world the greater likelihood of achieving the outcomes we are looking for. Too often, proposals for conserving a species, habitat or ecosystem are subject to confirmation bias, erroneous assumptions and flimsy evidence bases. This book challenges conservationists not only to do better but equips them with the tools to do so. It is an important contribution to the urgent planetary need to address nature's decline and loss.' Jonathan Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, WCMC, UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre 'In the Anthropocene, with the dual biodiversity and climate crises, it is imperative that conservation research results have impact. This matters to researchers, to research funders, to society and to our planet. This book illustrates that while research evidence is essential, it is only part of the mix needed to deliver impact through influencing policy, practice, and societal change. Getting evidence used involves a complex interplay between those that gather it and those that develop and implement policy, or otherwise change their practices. This requires a range of different approaches and communication techniques, and the development of strong and trusting collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders. While there is no panacea, there are some general principles. This excellent and timely book provides a valuable tool that illustrates those principles, providing examples from a broad diversity of experience and situations.' Debbie Pain, Honorary Professor, School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge 'Conservation Research, Policy and Practice is an excellent handbook on how to conduct research in conservation and then translate it into an impactful outcome. It explores the complexity of horizon scanning and interacting with policy, while providing clear guidance on how to develop a Theory of Change. With an increasingly greater focus on evidence-informed policy and practice, researchers need concrete examples on how to generate and synthesise research findings, and then to communicate these findings to decision-makers; all while recognising that a degree of uncertainty is inherent to all policy-making. This book will aid anyone wishing for their research to have an impact, particularly in conservation but also any interdisciplinary pursuit.' Dr Grant Hill-Cawthorne, Head of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology 'Conservation practitioners, policy makers and researchers alike will find much to interest them in this excellent book. Ecological systems are complex and sometimes unpredictable so the more clues we have to how a particular conservation management intervention might play out in the real world the greater likelihood of achieving the outcomes we are looking for. Too often, proposals for conserving a species, habitat or ecosystem are subject to confirmation bias, erroneous assumptions and flimsy evidence bases. This book challenges conservationists not only to do better but equips them with the tools to do so. It is an important contribution to the urgent planetary need to address nature's decline and loss.' Jonathan Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, WCMC, UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre 'In the Anthropocene, with the dual biodiversity and climate crises, it is imperative that conservation research results have impact. This matters to researchers, to research funders, to society and to our planet. This book illustrates that while research evidence is essential, it is only part of the mix needed to deliver impact through influencing policy, practice, and societal change. Getting evidence used involves a complex interplay between those that gather it and those that develop and implement policy, or otherwise change their practices. This requires a range of different approaches and communication techniques, and the development of strong and trusting collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders. While there is no panacea, there are some general principles. This excellent and timely book provides a valuable tool that illustrates those principles, providing examples from a broad diversity of experience and situations.' Debbie Pain, Honorary Professor, School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia and Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge

Author Information

William J. Sutherland is Miriam Rothschild Chair in Conservation Biology, University of Cambridge. He is an Honorary Member and previous President of the British Ecological Society. He is involved in horizon scanning, agenda setting and improving practice. Peter N. M. Brotherton is a Director at Natural England, the official nature conservation agency for England. He has a particular interest in the interface between conservation science, policy and practice. He was lead advisor to the UK government on the England Biodiversity Strategy (2011) and co-authored the influential 'Making Space for Nature' report. Zoe G. Davies is Professor of Biodiversity Conservation, University of Kent. She has worked on applied projects in the UK, across Europe, Chile, Guyana, Kenya, Madagascar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Her research involves integrating natural and social science disciplines to answer important questions regarding how we should conserve the natural environment. Nancy Ockendon is the Science Coordinator of the Endangered Landscapes Programme, Cambridge Conservation Initiative, where she aims to ensure the more effective use and generation of scientific evidence in conservation projects. She is also interested in improving communication between scientists, practitioners and policy makers. Nathalie Pettorelli is Senior Research Fellow, Zoological Society of London. She has published four books and over 150 articles on the topic of biodiversity monitoring and wildlife management. She is a senior editor for Journal of Applied Ecology, the UK representative to GEO Programme Board, and a member of the British Ecological Society Policy Committee. Juliet A. Vickery is Head of International Research, RSPB Centre for Conservation Science, Bedfordshire. She is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Conservation Science Group, University of Cambridge; Chair of the Policy Committee of the British Ecological Society; and President of the British Ornithologists' Union.

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