Coproduction is a collaborative effort to produce usable or actionable science between scientists and users of science. In practice, it is a negotiated and iterative engagement with end users and scientists that develop over time.
Advantages of using coproduction:
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Decision support systems based on scientific information receive much better use.
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Enhances relevance in addressing stakeholder challenges at relevant scales.
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Helpful in addressing complex social and ecological problems that have no simple answers and require engagement across multiple stakeholder groups to resolve.
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Helps the scientific community to develop actionable scientific information that assists end users in solving real-world problems.
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Can be effective in building trust and knowledge systems that integrate local and traditional knowledge.
To learn more about Coproduction and the process of engagement read, “Making Sense of Coproduction: What Is It Good For?” by Gabrielle Roesch-McNally and Holly R. Prendeville.