“…Tacit and experiential community-based knowledge is moved through the networks of the PCRP's governance arena, using co-engagement, presentations in meetings, social learning, dialogue, and publications to inform policy makers within the municipality. This approach has been instrumental in building state-citizen relationships, with university researchers and Palmiet River Watch acting as intermediaries (Sutherland et al, 2019b). This co-produced knowledge has moved into other government programmes, including Durban's Resilience Strategy, iQhaza Lethu Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme, and Durban's Transformative Riverine Management Programme, through the efforts of officials, academics and community members, and has supported local government's understanding of the politics and challenges of rehabilitating a catchment with multiple land uses.…”