Knowledge Translation and Dissemination in Adaptation ResearchDr. James Ford, Dr. Shuaib Lwasa, Dr Lea Berrang-Ford, Dr Alejandro Llanos, and the IHACC Team

Introduction

• Importance of KT in adaptation research Effectively informing policy KT as an intervention (capacity development, promotes knowledge)Ethics of research

• Importance of KT in IRIACC “Shaping policies or practices that help vulnerable populations and sectors adapt to climate change,” (RFA, pg 3)

• Two key dimensions of KTResearch designExamples of media for KT

KT & Research Design

• End-of-grant KTContact policy makers on project completionReports, policy briefings, presentations, meetings ‘Pipeline’ model of KT

• Integrated KT Process of ongoing engagement and interaction

KT & Research Design

Pearce, Ford et al (2009), Polar Research

KT & Research Design

• End-of-grant KTContact policy makers on project completionReports, policy briefings, presentations, meetings ‘Pipeline’ model of KT

• Integrated KT Process of ongoing engagement and interaction Ongoing engagement and interaction important to ensure research and KT is relevant for decision making

Audiences

Study Communitie

s

Targeted posters & brochures

Direct engagement

Online tools & up-to-date website(where available)

Videos

Press releases

Informal blog posts

Policy Makers

MediaGeneral Public

Scientists

Journal Articles

COP side event

Conferences

Example: Web-based TK banks for adaptation • Indigenous knowledge bank = identified as a key intervention • http://nauvikhaq.com (Username: reviewer, Password: forreview1)• Engage community members and policy makers in development • Formal evaluation

Example: Stakeholder training • Identified as key outcome in pilot research

McGill-Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami workshop on systematic literature reviews techniques, Fall 2010

Example: Adaptation leaders program