Knowledge exchange

Scientific and indigenous knowledge exchange is essential for integrated water resources management. "The use of scientific approaches and culturally based monitoring and indicators provide a wealth of knowledge to better understand river and stream health and the changing state of freshwater ecosystem health.  The two approaches can be regarded as complementary and reflect two different knowledge systems and perspectives." (Harmsworth et al., 2011)

"The dissemination of knowledge and the exchange of best practices are important aspects in enabling communication between scientists, local practitioners and policymakers. A good example is the United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR), which aims to provide decision makers with the tools to implement sustainable use of water and offers best practices, as well as in-depth theoretical analyses, to help stimulate ideas and actions for better stewardship in the water sector." (UNESCO, 2018)

Sources

Harmsworth, G.R., Young, R.G., Walker, D., Clapcott, J.E. and James, T. "Linkages between cultural and scientific indicators of river and stream health, New Zealand". Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 45:3, (2011): 423-436. Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00288330.2011.570767?needAc…

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). "Building the Scientific Knowledge Base to Support Countries to Better Manage Their Water Resources." The Quest for Water, Volume No.1. (2018). Link: https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/building-scientific-knowledge-b… 

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