Publications, target groups, methods and applications in the communication of biodiversity
Keywords:
communicating biodiversity, science-communication, nature education, Cluj
Abstract
One of the main goals of conservation biology is protection of biodiversity. Some important new tools to achieve this goal are science education and communication to the public, as well as communication of scientific research results for decision makers. Objectives of this study were (1) to investigate what are the main topics in science on communicating the concept of biodiversity, what are the best methods for communicating this concept and (2) to communicate the concept of biodiversity to local community. To obtain more accurate and systematic results, we were working with special settings and metadata of Google Scholar, Web of Science and Scopus. We have analysed the metadata of all the results and 30 highly cited articles, making citation networks using CitationGecko. The results of our analysis showed that we need metaphors, storytelling, strong emotions and framing techniques to reach the policy-makers and non-scientists. To strengthen the nature – people relationship we need local projects. We have started our local work in promoting the notion of biodiversity 2 years ago. Our innovative idea is to present and provide knowledge to local communities not only on diversity of species, but also an ecological diversity using interactive workshops. In this context we have developed a series of games in order to better know and understand our local and regional values.
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Kullenberg, C., & Kasperowski, D. (2016). What is citizen science? - A scientometric meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 11(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0147152
Kusmanoff, A. M. (2017a). Framing the Conservation Conversation: An investigation into framing techniques for communicating biodiversity conservation.
Kusmanoff, A. M. (2017b). Framing the Conservation Conversation: An investigation into framing techniques for communicating biodiversity conservation.
Kusmanoff, A. M., Fidler, F., Gordon, A., & Bekessy, S. A. (2017a). Decline of ‘biodiversity’ in conservation policy discourse in Australia. Environmental Science and Policy, 77(August), 160–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2017.08.016
Kusmanoff, A. M., Fidler, F., Gordon, A., & Bekessy, S. A. (2017b). Decline of ‘biodiversity’ in conservation policy discourse in Australia. Environmental Science and Policy, 77(December 2016), 160–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2017.08.016
Larson, B. (2011). Metaphors for environmental sustainability: Redefining our relationship with nature. Yale University Press.
Louv, R. (2010). Do our kids have nature-deficit disorder? Educational Leadership, 67(4), 24–30. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=45463464&site=ehost-live
Maclaurin, J., & Sterelny, K. (2008). What is biodiversity? Chigaco and London: The University of Chicago Press.
Myers A, G. (2003). Discourse studies of scientific popularization: questioning the boundaries. Discourse Studies, 5(2), 265–279. https://doi.org/10.1177/1461445603005002313
Nöske, N., & Zedda, L. (2014). Communicating biodiversity to young generations : examples from Communicating biodiversity to young generations : examples from German urban areas, (September), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2343.7602
Opermanis, O., Kalnins, S. N., & Aunins, A. (2015). Merging science and arts to communicate nature conservation. Journal for Nature Conservation, 28, 67–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnc.2015.09.005
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Ruiz-Mallén, I. (2016b). Communicating Biodiversity Conservation Research Through Dialogue and Mutual Learning in Rural and Indigenous Communities. Biodiversity and Education for Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32318-3
Samuels, K. L. (2017). Biodiversity in World Heritage Cultural Landscapes: Possibilities and Problems for Communicating Climate Change and Mobilizing Mitigation. Culture, Agriculture, Food and Environment, 39(2), 116–126. https://doi.org/10.1111/cuag.12094
SeppÄNen, J., & VÄLiverronen, E. (2003). Visualizing Biodiversity: The Role of Photographs in Environmental Discourse. Science as Culture, 12(1), 59–85. https://doi.org/10.1080/0950543032000062263
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Turak, E., Regan, E., & Costello, M. J. (2017). Measuring and reporting biodiversity change. Biological Conservation, 213, 249–251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2017.03.013
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Webby, B. D., Droser, M. L., & Paris, F. (2004). Final report of IGCP Project 410 (1997-2002) - The great Ordovician biodiversification event. Episodes, 27(3), 203–208.
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Szabó, C., & Macalik, K. (2020). Publications, target groups, methods and applications in the communication of biodiversity. Journal of Applied Technical and Educational Sciences, 10(2), 61-91. https://doi.org/10.24368/jates.v10i2.171
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