Knowledge Translation and Dissemination in Adaptation Research Dr. James Ford, Dr. Shuaib Lwasa, Dr Lea Berrang-Ford, Dr Alejandro Llanos, and the IHACC Team

Introduction Importance of KT in adaptation research Effectively informing policy KT as an intervention (capacity development, promotes knowledge) Ethics of research Importance of KT in IRIACC “Shaping policies or practices that help vulnerable populations and sectors adapt to climate change,” (RFA, pg 3) Two key dimensions of KT Research design Examples of media for KT

KT & Research Design End-of-grant KT Contact policy makers on project completion Reports, policy briefings, presentations, meetings ‘Pipeline’ model of KT Integrated KT Process of ongoing engagement and interaction

KT & Research Design Pearce, Ford et al (2009), Polar Research

KT & Research Design End-of-grant KT Contact policy makers on project completion Reports, policy briefings, presentations, meetings ‘Pipeline’ model of KT Integrated KT Process of ongoing engagement and interaction Ongoing engagement and interaction important to ensure research and KT is relevant for decision making

Audiences Targeted posters & brochures Direct engagement Online tools & up-to-date website (where available) Videos Press releases Informal blog posts Journal Articles COP side event Conferences

Example: Web-based TK banks for adaptation Indigenous knowledge bank = identified as a key intervention (Username: reviewer, Password: forreview1) Engage community members and policy makers in development Formal evaluation

Example: Stakeholder training Identified as key outcome in pilot research McGill-Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami workshop on systematic literature reviews techniques, Fall 2010

Example: Adaptation leaders program