BIOSS - Biosphere reserves as models for science-society interaction to spur sustainability transformations in mountainous areas and beyond

BIOSS will use a nested research approach that includes document analysis, case studies, interviews, social network analysis, and a transnational co-creation workshop to explore best practices and identify conditions for successful knowledge co-creation. In doing so, the project aims to investigate to which degree mountain biosphere reserves (BR) have established themselves as models for transdisciplinary science-society interaction to spur transformations towards sustainability in mountain BR.
 

@UNESCO Biosphärenreservat - Val Müstair_Dunkler

BIOSS addresses the following research questions:

  • Which types of science-society interaction (e.g. strategic and functional partnerships, research activities, institutionalized forms of collaboration) have Biosphere Reserves (BR) experimented with, tested and established on a global level and in BR?

  • Which ‘knowledge-in-use’ and actual impact have transdisciplinary research projects created and to which degree did they spur sustainability transitions in the Mountain-BR?

  • What are general models of successful science-society interactions in mountain BR for what circumstances? How can future science-society interactions of different types in biosphere reserves in the Alpine DACH region be supported?

 

 

 

BIOSS Online Q-Sort Survey

We are pleased to invite mountain Biosphere Reserve and BR Network representatives as well as other relevant mountain BR stakeholders to take part in an online Q-Sort survey as part of our research. 

The BIOSS project employs the Q-Sort method, a valuable tool for understanding the perspectives of individuals on a particular topic. In this case, we are interested in examining viewpoints on what aspects of science-society interactions are relevant for Biosphere Reserves (BRs) as model regions for sustainable development. 

The online Q-Sort survey involves categorizing 49 statements related to science-society interactions within Biosphere Reserves, and it will take around 20 minutes to complete. It is designed to respect research ethics standards, ensuring participant consent and transparent data usage.

Proceed to the online Q-Sort Survey. 

Acceda a la encuesta Q-Sort en línea.

Your participation is highly valued, and your insights will make a significant contribution to the BIOSS project. If you are interested in receiving feedback and the final results of this study, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for supporting our research.