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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
Garry D. Peterson, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University
Laura Pereira, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

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
Oscar Jacobsson, Department of economy and society
Marie Stenseke, 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
Erik Andersson, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, University of Gothenburg; University of Helsinki
Carolin Seiferth, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University
Therese Sivertsson, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University
Grace Won, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University; Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto.

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 University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp
Göran Thor, Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala
Per-Ola Hedwall, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp
Henrik Böhlenius, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp
Anne-Maarit Hekkala, Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå
Kristoffer Hylander, Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm
Adam Felton, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp

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
    Oskari Ylikoski
    Tiina Ynnilä 
  • Forestry’s effect on European species richness: a meta-analysis using primary forests 
    Camille Volle
    Kristina Blennow
    Anders Ahlström 
  • Bridging Scales and Disciplines: Collaborative Pathways for Prosopis juliflora Management in the Horn of Africa 
    Kflay Gebrehiwot
    Cara Steger 
  • 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
    A Eklund
    B Klatt
    P Svensson
    S Svensson
    G Sahlén. 

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