Join us at AGU to celebrate the important role of ecologists in environmental policy and decision-making…please consider submitting an abstract to:
Science To Action: Empowering Ecologists to Engage in the Process of Translation for Informed Environmental Decision-making Session ID: PA057 Responding to challenges posed by rapid environmental change is at the forefront of natural resource management. Managers, decision-makers, and stakeholders are grappling with integrating science into decision-making in the context of wicked social and environmental issues. Although ecologists have a history of generating research relevant to environmental decision-making, ecologists have been slower to embrace intentional partnerships with decision-makers, as equals in co-producing science and policy. Ecologists are now making strides toward the intentional production of actionable science, specifically designed for decision-makers, through the process of translational ecology (TE). The approach extends beyond theory or opportunistic applications of research findings, seeking outcomes that serve managers and decision-makers—thereby distinguishing TE from applied ecology. It differs from strict models of knowledge co-production, acknowledging that scientist-stakeholder interactions occur along a spectrum of engagement intensities and applications. We invite presenters to share results on TE practice, evaluation techniques, and insight for overcoming challenges. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/49922 <https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/49922> Special note: This is a Public Affairs session which means you can submit to this session AND another session. Submission deadline is August 1, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. We are also excited to be a part of a series of Science to Action sessions. These sessions highlight scientists, science educators, decision makers and citizens working together to confront environmental and resource concerns like those posed by extreme events, climate and land cover change, and natural hazards. Check them out at: thrivingearthexchange.org/fall-meeting-2018 <http://thrivingearthexchange.org/fall-meeting-2018>. This series will provide for a truly engaging meeting! We look forward to seeing you in December! Best regards, Carolyn Enquist <https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Person/222822> USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Gregg M Garfin <https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Person/29845> University of Arizona, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Stephen T Jackson <https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Person/36444> USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Jeremy S Littell <https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Person/40578> USGS, DOI Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center ********** Carolyn Enquist, PhD Deputy Director, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources & the Environment University of Arizona 520-260-7761 cenqu...@usgs.gov <mailto:cenqu...@usgs.gov> cenqu...@email.arizona.edu <mailto:cenqu...@email.arizona.edu> www.swcsc.arizona.edu <http://www.swcsc.arizona.edu/> nccwsc.usgs.gov <http://nccwsc.usgs.gov/> Environment & Natural Resources 2 1064 Lowell Street P.O. Box 210137 Tucson, AZ 85721-0137
