| Popis: |
Findings from conservation physiology studies can provide critical information to decision makers so that conservation actions can be achieved. Yet the path from evidence-based recommendations to actions can be fraught with competing political, social, and economic interests, meaning that even the most robust science may not be incorporated at the decision-making stage. It is therefore critical that conservation physiologists familiarize themselves with communication and engagement strategies to ensure that their results are applied to conservation actions. Here we outline four methods—knowledge co-production, collaboration with social scientists, citizen science, and social media—that conservation physiologists can use to increase the impact of their work. We discuss the benefits and disadvantages of each method and give advice on how to successfully integrate any or all of these methods into a research programme. Finally, we look towards the future of communication and collaboration to see how the skills discussed here can be spread to the broader scientific community. |
