Arctic Science: From Knowledge to Action?

Abstract

The pace of Arctic change is outrunning the process of conducting scientific assessments. However, the demand and need for timely, accurate, relevant, and credible information is greater than ever. Scientific assessments synthesize, document and supply critical information to decision-makers on key issues. They continue to be the principal means for harnessing and communicating scientific knowledge, but the mechanisms of this process are unfamiliar to many early-career researchers. To address this need, the Association of Polar Early Career Researchers (APECS), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) hosted a one-day workshop about scientific assessments on 24 April 2017 in conjunction with the International Conference on Arctic Science: Bringing Knowledge to Action. The workshop was attended by two dozen early-career and mid-career researchers and professionals from a range of countries and disciplines. Thirteen panellists, including assessment creators, contributors, communicators and end-users, discussed how assessments are produced, how scientific knowledge is translated and communicated, and how scientists can leverage assessments in their own outreach. Many valuable lessons and practical skills were discussed, as well as challenges and opportunities for the future of scientific assessments in the Arctic.

Authors

Timm, K., Pope, A., Smieszek, M., Fugmann, G. and Y. Zaika

Year

2017

Journal

The Polar Journal

Citation

Timm, K., Pope, A., Smieszek, M., Fugmann, G. & Y. Zaika (2017) Arctic Science: From Knowledge to Action?, The Polar Journal, 7:2, 428-429, DOI: 10.1080/2154896X.2017.1394122

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