Mobilizing climate information for decision-making in Africa: contrasting user-centered and knowledge-centered approaches

Harvey, Blane; Huang, Ying-Syuan; Araujo, Julio; Vincent, Katharine; Roux, Jean-Pierre; Rouhaud, Estelle; Visman, Emma. 2021 Mobilizing climate information for decision-making in Africa: contrasting user-centered and knowledge-centered approaches. Frontiers in Climate, 2, 589282. 14, pp. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2020.589282

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Abstract/Summary

This study examined ways in which climate information was mobilized for use under Future Climate for Africa (FCFA), an applied research program to improve the use of climate information to support medium-term (5–40 years) policies and planning in sub-Saharan Africa. Past research has underscored the interdependent relationship between user engagement and knowledge mobilization in effective climate knowledge uptake. The study used a document analysis of 46 program ou tputs and semi-structured interviews with 13 FCFA researchers to contrast user-centered and knowledge-centered approaches to effectively mobilize climate information uptake for use. A total of 20 knowledge mobilization tools and approaches were identified across the program and analyzed. This analysis reveals a complex interplay between user engagement and knowledge mobilization processes, including the strategic or flexible use and re-use of knowledge products as the user engagement process evolved. These findings have important implications for future programmatic design and planning in promoting engagement and mobilization approaches that can contribute to long-term policy and decision-making.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2020.589282
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Hydro-climate Risks (Science Area 2017-)
ISSN:	2624-9553
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.
Additional Keywords:	climate information, climate services, knowledge mobilization, knowledge co-production, user engagement, Africa
NORA Subject Terms:	Meteorology and Climatology Data and Information
Date made live:	19 Feb 2021 14:23 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/529689

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