Using synthesis science for transformative changes – challenges and opportunities
The science of synthesis has been widely used over the last 30 years for significant advances in ecology, both in conceptual and applied aspects. When syntheses are developed with a transdisciplinary approach, with the participation of academic and non-academic stakeholders, there is great potential for them to promote transformative changes towards sustainability, with relevant social impacts. Here we want to share experiences from synthesis centers and transdisciplinary groups in Brazil, France, and Germany to discuss the challenges, opportunities and, possibly, limitations of developing synthesis approaches aimed at socio-environmental impacts.
Introduction: Patrick Caron
Modération et mise en perspective : Jean Paul Metzger (USP/MAK’IT Fellow)
Orateurs :
- Fabrice Bardet – Directeur de l’UMR “Environnement Ville société”
- Rafael Chaves – Directeur adjoint du centre brésilien Biota Synthesis
- Gabriela di Giulio – Chercheuse au centre brésilien Biota Synthesis
- Marisa de Araújo Mamede – Directrice du centre brésilien SinBiose
- Nicolas Mouquet – Directeur de recherche au CESAB – Centre de Synthèse et d’Analyse sur la Biodiversité
- Marten Winter – Directeur de recherche au sDiv, le centre allemand pour la recherche intégrative sur la biodiversité