Science communication in a post‐truth world: promises and pitfalls

Kopf, R. Keller; Nimmo, Dale G.; Ritchie, Euan G.; Martin, Jen

doi:10.1002/fee.2072

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“…There is a growing need and role for improving all science communication to the general public and among stakeholders (Kopf et al 2019), as suggested by the new section in The Bulletin (Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 2019). Most recently, the COVID‐19 epidemic has brought science back to the forefront of policy and decisions.…”

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Human Dimensions: Vegetation Ecology

Malanson

Franklin

Talal

et al. 2020

Bulletin Ecologic Soc America

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Vegetation ecology is an important component of the human dimensions of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) because it is concerned with ecosystem services and ecosystems as potential natural hazards, which are important for the management of natural and modified landscapes. Moreover, its elements respond to the five major drivers of global change: land (and sea)-use change, climate change, invasive species, pollution, and direct exploitation (IPBES 2019). These anthropogenic changes in the structure of plant communities can change their functions and thus their services and potential threats (Clark et al. 2017). The significance of vegetation ecology to different stakeholders is often interwoven into vegetation research. Among the many stakeholders are Native Americans on tribal lands and urban minority communities. Native American cultural and economic activities are often vegetation-dependent, and urban populations benefit from the ecosystem services of plants but often lack equitable access to green space. Thus, vegetation ecology has great potential for bringing new perspectives into ecology because of its diverse stakeholders. We will discuss these groups after examining the most salient activities in vegetation ecology. Activity in Vegetation Ecology Classification Classification is a core component of vegetation ecology, and its role in ESA is driven by its relevance to stakeholders (Franklin et al. 2015). Vegetation classes are identifiable, can be mapped, and meet the needs of land managers who must work on the basis of defined units. Classification is especially important for standardizing the terms and concepts that allow managers to collaborate across agencies. The need for classification led to the US National Vegetation Classification (USNVC), which is the focus of activity by ESA's Vegetation Classification Panel (more information available online). 1 The application of the USNVC continues to grow and is the national standard for all government organizations (FGDC 2008). The USNVC has been used for all national parks (Muldavin et al. 2012), has been linked to forest inventory data (Costanza et al. 2018), and is used as the existing vegetation classification for LANDFIRE (description of LANDFIRE available online). 2 These baseline data are a basis for linking multiple perspectives in ecology and creating collaborations across ESA (Peet et al. 2012), and especially important for monitoring change. Research related to global change Of the five major drivers of global change, three are more frequently studied by vegetation ecologists: climate change, land-use change, and invasive species. Each has potential for connections of interests across ESA and with diverse stakeholders.

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Section: Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human Dimensions: Vegetation Ecology

Malanson

Franklin

Talal

et al. 2020

Bulletin Ecologic Soc America

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Instagram as a tool for archaeological science communication

Caspari

2022

Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

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Understanding the role of information in marine policy development: establishing a coastal marine protected area in Nova Scotia, Canada

Moreland

Santo

MacDonald

2021

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Canada has expanded its marine protected area (MPA) coverage in line with the Aichi Biodiversity Target of protecting 10% of its marine territory by 2020. In 2018, a consultation process was launched to designate an Area of Interest surrounding the Eastern Shore Islands area off the coast of Nova Scotia, as the potential 15th Oceans Act MPA in Canada ( DFO 2021a ). This region has a fraught history with external conservation interventions and, consequently, there was a significant level of local mistrust in the process. This study explored the role of information in the consultation process and how it interplayed with the historical context, political pressures, trust, and mistrust among stakeholders and rightsholders. Drawing on interviews, a detailed desktop analysis, and participant observation at consultation meetings, this paper describes what worked well and what could be improved with respect to the sources of information used and the channels through which stakeholders and rightsholders accessed it. This case study demonstrates that while preferences for information sources and channels are context specific and varied, they are inherently personal and influenced by shared histories, trust, and individual beliefs.

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Science communication in a post‐truth world: promises and pitfalls

Cited by 6 publications

References 17 publications

Human Dimensions: Vegetation Ecology

Human Dimensions: Vegetation Ecology

Instagram as a tool for archaeological science communication

Understanding the role of information in marine policy development: establishing a coastal marine protected area in Nova Scotia, Canada

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