Open Session: Transformative change - from knowledge to action
Session 18
Introduction to the session
Knowledge is essential for transformative change, but it is not enough to drive action. In this session, we invite short and focused presentations (7+3 minutes) that explore catalysts for overcoming the critical gap between knowledge and action. How can we facilitate transformative change and preserve biodiversity—for its own sake and for ours?
Session programme
15:35: Methods and innovation as obstacles to transformative change?
Johanna Tangnäs, LU Swedish Centre for Biodiversity; Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala.
15:45: The Nature Futures Framework: a flexible tool to support the development of scenarios and models of desirable futures for people, nature and Mother Earth
Jan Kuiper, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University
15:55: Structure and agency: barriers and possibilities for transformative change among private forest owners
Katarina Haugen, Department of economy and society, University of Gothenburg
16:05: Nurturing landscape stewardship - articulating and connecting care and plural knowledge for transformative change
Maria Tengö, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University; Wageningen University and Research
16:15: TETTRIs: Catalysing Action for Transformative Change in Biodiversity Conservation
Kate Evans, Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre; Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg
16:25: Bridging Knowledge and Practice in Forest Restoration - A Case for Evidence-Based Fire-Mimicking Methods
Emelie Fredriksson
Katja Frostgård
Anne-Maarit Hekkala
16:35: Fast-growing broadleaved trees and their implications for forest biodiversity under climate-driven transformation
Jaime Luna, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish
Abstracts accepted for poster presentation:
- Farming with Nature and People: Collaborative Community-Driven Pathways for Biodiversity-Positive Agriculture
Oliver Bach - From multidisciplinary courses to practical training and action – an example from UEF and eNaBIS EU/Horizon project
Elina Oksanen - Forestry’s effect on European species richness: a meta-analysis using primary forests
Camille Volle - Predicting the impacts of climate change on bats at their distribution limit
Liliana S. Ferreira - Investigating the impact of honeybees on the oligatoric bee Andrena marginata
Emma Fredby - Norms in protection of biodiversity when contrasted to societal values – the role of pedagogy to raise awareness
Tina D’Hertefeldt
More information about the session
Language: English
Time and venue: 15:30-17:00, Antarktis.
Facilitator: Marie Stenseke, Gothenburg University
Strategy for transformative change in focus for the session
IPBES highlights 5 complementary key strategies for transformative change: From conserving vital places to shifting values. Together these create pathways to just and sustainable futures. Learn more: IPBES Transformative Change Assessment: Chapter 5. Realizing a sustainable world for nature and people: transformative strategies, actions and roles for all
As indicated in the illustration below, session 18 focuses mainly on strategies:
1: Conserve and regenerate places of value to nature and people.
4: Transform governance systems to be integrative, inclusive, accountable and adaptive.
5: Shift views and values to recognize human-nature interconnectedness
