The Dynamic Knowledge Loop: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Cooperation and Adaptation of Climate Change Knowledge

Maria Hagemeier-Klose; Simone Annerose Beichler; Bart Jan Davidse; Sonja Deppisch

doi:10.1007/s13753-014-0015-4

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Maria Hagemeier-Klose, Simone Annerose Beichler, Bart Jan Davidse, Sonja Deppisch. The Dynamic Knowledge Loop: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Cooperation and Adaptation of Climate Change Knowledge[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2014, 5(1): 21-32. doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0015-4

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Maria Hagemeier-Klose, Simone Annerose Beichler, Bart Jan Davidse, Sonja Deppisch. The Dynamic Knowledge Loop: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Cooperation and Adaptation of Climate Change Knowledge[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2014, 5(1): 21-32. doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0015-4

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Maria Hagemeier-Klose, Simone Annerose Beichler, Bart Jan Davidse, Sonja Deppisch. The Dynamic Knowledge Loop: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Cooperation and Adaptation of Climate Change Knowledge[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2014, 5(1): 21-32. doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0015-4

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The Dynamic Knowledge Loop: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Cooperation and Adaptation of Climate Change Knowledge

doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0015-4

Research Group "plan B:altic-Climate Change and Spatial Development", Department of Urban Planning and Regional Development, HafenCity University Hamburg, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

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The research is funded by the HafenCity University and the German Federak Ministry of Research and Education through the Social–Ecological Research Programme (FKZ 01UU0909).

Available Online: 2021-04-26

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The "dynamic knowledge loop" explores processes of knowledge generation, knowledge exchange, and social learning in inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation and relates them to adaptive capacity. Adaptive capacity building can reduce vulnerabilities and enhance the resilience of urban regions towards the impacts of climate change. We use a mix of empirical methods and apply the dynamic knowledge loop as an innovative analytical tool. The added value of inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation concerning knowledge generation and facilitation of social learning is discussed by applying the dynamic knowledge loop to research about a scenario-planning process and a participatory mapping exercise in the urban region of Rostock, Germany. The results demonstrate that the scenario planning process allowed for a consideration of complex interrelations that have the potential for an integration of different influences, perspectives, and knowledge forms. Scenario planning facilitated social learning by creating a platform for integration and exchange of different epistemologies and for considering alternative futures. The participatory mapping exercise demonstrated the scientific value of the integration of local knowledge as well. Building upon these results, we stress the importance of knowledge generation, knowledge exchange, and social learning to build up adaptive capacity through different forms of cooperation between science and practice.
- Adaptive capacity,
- Climate change,
- Interdisciplinary cooperation,
- Knowledge exchange,
- Social learning,
- Transdisciplinary cooperation

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