Sharing Knowledge
with policy makers and practitioners

Publish or perish?

Most of the people who decide how to use forests have little or no access to scientific research that could help them make better decisions. This has serious consequences both for forest-dwelling people and for conservation. Research by Patricia Shanley and Citlalli Lopez explored why so many scientists are bad at sharing their knowledge, and what could be done to improve communication with policy makers and local communities. more

Found in translation

To influence policy and practice, research must be presented in ways that reach the people who really matter, whether they are decision makers, environmentalists or community leaders. CIFOR produces a wide range of materials, from peer-reviewed journal articles and books to policy briefs and manuals, tailored for different audiences. It also benefits from the outreach activities of other organisations such as the Regional Community Forestry Training Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC). more