Enhancing Conservation Science Through Transdisciplinary Practices

A Literature Review

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ID14854367
AutoresEvan L Salcido (0009-0004-3791-3601, University of Maine, autor correspondente), Lydia Horne (0000-0003-0861-7518, University of Maine), Jessica Jansujwicz (0000-0001-6718-1561, University of Maine), Sandra De Urioste-Stone (0000-0002-7284-649X, University of Maine, autor correspondente), Linda Silka (0000-0003-0729-7102, University of Maine)
Ano2025
Páginas1-19
Data de publicação2025-11-21
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoSociety & Natural Resources (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0894-1920 • E-ISSN: 1521-0723
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/08941920.2025.2589900
OpenAlexW4416509728
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas85

The field of conservation science has seen increasing calls for research transcending traditional academic boundaries, but concerns remain as to whether such work can translate into practical guidance and toolsets for conservationists. This literature review seeks to provide emerging scholars and practitioners of transdisciplinary research with a contemporary assessment of transdisciplinary practices to enhance their conservation science research agenda. Current understandings of transdisciplinarity have largely been shaped by the theory-centric “Nicolescuian” tradition and the phenomenology-centric “Zurich” tradition. Challenges at individual, disciplinary, and institutional levels – such as communication, power, and time – can present barriers but may also be reframed to instead facilitate the transdisciplinary research process. Such dynamic research processes are of particular use for conservation scientists in revitalizing crucial relationships with project partners. Future steps to make transdisciplinary research work for conservation science include consolidating knowledge, addressing power imbalances, and promoting institutional-level change

Biodiversity conservation · Citizen science · Conservation science · Sustainability · Transdisciplinarity · Wildlife conservation · Conservation Techniques and Studies · Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education · Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration