Co-Production Design for Sustainability Analysis

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What is one challenge associated with co-production in the context of sustainability?

Ambiguity in meaning and outcomes

Why is poor conceptual clarity of distinct approaches in co-production problematic?

Risk of framing co-production as a panacea

What is the focus of the selected examples analyzed in this text?

reshaping how ecosystems can be managed for sustainability

What are scholars emphasizing the importance of in relation to co-production efforts?

Exploring multiple impact pathways, trade-offs among approaches, and cross-scalar dynamics Signup and view all the answers

How many cases were analyzed to explore diverse co-production approaches in the sustainability domain?

32 cases Signup and view all the answers

What has limited much of the empirical guidance on co-production so far?

Scope limitations Signup and view all the answers

What was the approach employed for sampling in the analysis of co-production cases?

information-oriented, maximum variation approach Signup and view all the answers

Name two terminologies often associated with co-production efforts.

Collaborative governance, social learning Signup and view all the answers

In how many continents do the analyzed cases of co-production in sustainability span?

six continents Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching concern regarding co-production efforts?

Risk of entrenching social inequalities and power relations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the qualitative and quantitative analyses conducted in this research?

identify distinct choices in the design and implementation of co-production cases Signup and view all the answers

Why were 32 cases selected for analysis in this text?

to maximize diversity for sectoral involvement, researcher roles, co-production practices, and geographical/scalar locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using the analysis and graphical visualizations presented in the text?

To guide researchers and societal actors towards more reflexive co-production design and practice in pursuit of sustainability. Signup and view all the answers

How does the approach described in the text differ from a generalizable checklist?

It seeks to cultivate flexibility and reflexivity, enabling researchers and practitioners to plan and improvise actions based on their specific situation. Signup and view all the answers

What types of sustainability issues were addressed in the 32 co-production cases mentioned?

Habitat degradation, climate change, wildfire, and supply chains. Signup and view all the answers

How many sectors were typically involved in the collaboration across the co-production cases?

At least three sectors. Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the societal actors involved in the co-production cases?

Business CEOs, urban planners, indigenous leaders, and artists. Signup and view all the answers

In what locations did the majority of the co-production cases span multiple scales?

Locations around the world. Signup and view all the answers

What were the four key themes that emerged from the qualitative analyses of co-production cases?

Purpose, understanding of power, approach to politics, intended impact pathways Signup and view all the answers

How did the cases typically follow two approaches in relation to the themes identified?

Cases typically followed one of two approaches, which can be viewed as opposite ends of a spectrum that sit in tension. Signup and view all the answers

What was the iterative process involved in identifying key differences across co-production cases?

Collaboratively producing an enquiry framework, selecting diverse cases, gathering data, conducting preliminary analysis, assigning numerical scores, and conducting statistical and qualitative analyses. Signup and view all the answers

How did some cases demonstrate the possibility of spanning tensions in productive ways?

Some cases showed that tensions are not inevitable and can be spanned in productive ways. Signup and view all the answers

What was the timeframe of the qualitative analyses conducted to identify key differences across co-production cases?

2017–2019 Signup and view all the answers

How many dimensions were initially identified and refined in the qualitative analyses of the 32 cases?

72 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Alexander River restoration project?

Restoring a heavily polluted river and fostering cooperation across the Israel-Palestine border Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Future-proofing conservation project in Colombia?

Enabling adaptive governance in protected areas amidst climate uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the FAC-NET project in the United States?

Enhancing fire-adaptation capacity at multiple scales Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the eWater Cooperative Research Centre in Australia?

Developing a national eco-hydrological modelling and decision support platform Signup and view all the answers

What is the SLIM project analyzing and developing?

Social learning processes for integrated water management Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Contacted project in Brazil?

Reducing environmental risks from production and trade of soy in Cerrado Signup and view all the answers