Scientists explore how scientific knowledge can become more useful for societies
In several new studies, University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science researcher Katharine Mach and colleagues explore the importance of learning and knowledge in environmental decision-making and the different ways in which scientific knowledge can become more relevant and useful for societies.
“Keeping people safe as the climate continues to change is a big challenge,” said Mach, an associate professor of marine ecosystems and society at the UM Rosenstiel School. “Because climate change is long-term with widespread impacts, knowledge of the risks is particularly important for prudent societal investments.”
In an article for the journal Climate Policy, Mach and coauthor Noah W. Feinstein, an associate professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, describe the importance of education in adapting to climate change. Their paper, “Three roles for education in climate change adaptation,” argues that educational tools—including schools, simulations, and on-the-job training—have the potential to substantially accelerate the adaptation process.
“Education goes way beyond K-12,” said Feinstein. “If we want decision-makers to make the best use of critical new information, we also need to support learning before, during, and after each decision point.”
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