From Knowledge Production to Impact: Research as Environmental Activism

Abstract

This discussion marks the third session in AUB-NCC’s 2024 series of roundtables, titled “The New Roadmap to a Green Transition: Exploring Today’s Climate Actors.” The panel entitled “From Knowledge Production to Impact: Research as Environmental Activism” explored how research contributes to advancing the environmental agenda and whether its impact can be effectively measured. It examined the role of research and education as direct contributors to practical environmental solutions and their ability to reach a global audience beyond the academic community. The discussion also addressed whether citizens should engage with research centers, the tools that facilitate inclusive research, and the integration of knowledge translation into knowledge production. Additionally, it tackled the obstacles that hinder the translation of knowledge into actionable outcomes, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between research, innovation, and tangible environmental progress.