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The role of research networks for science-policy collaboration in coastal areas |
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| Authors: | T.A. Stojanovic I. Ball R.C. Ballinger G. Lymbery W. Dodds |
| Affiliation: | aMarine and Coastal Environment Research Group, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Cardiff University, Main College, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3YE, UK;bWorld Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cymru, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH, UK;cSefton Council, Coastal Defence, Ainsdale Discovery Centre, the Promenade, Shore Road, Ainsdale-on-Sea, Southport PR8 2QB, UK |
| Abstract: | This paper reviews the approach taken by several UK coastal partnerships in developing research strategies and programmes. It reports on the status of these research initiatives and describes how the co-ordination and communication of scientific research have been approached through active partnerships with universities and the wider research community. Results of semi-structured interviews are followed by in-depth case studies of research networks on the Sefton Coast (focusing on coastal morphology) and the Severn Estuary (focusing on coastal change and climate change impacts). The results reveal the constraints and opportunities that exist in bringing together a variety of knowledge holders in the coastal zone. The paper identifies key elements of these initiatives and highlights lessons that can be applied to the development of other research initiatives in order to achieve science supported, ecosystem-based management. |
| Keywords: | Integrated coastal management UK Science-Policy Research |
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