A reflexive collaborative workshop on agroecology narratives and researchers' postures

2024

Article

Richelle Lola, Brauman Alain, Romagny Bruno, Venot Jean-Philippe, Masse Dominique, Couarnac Laurent, Léonard Eric, Imache A., Rizzo Davide

Leblan Vincent (ed.), Handschumacher Pascal (ed.), Fontenille Didier (ed.), Trop de One Health ! Pas assez de One Health ! [dossier]

Natures Sciences Sociétés, 2024, 32 (4), 488-495 ISSN 1240-1307

Agroecology has multiple interpretations and goals, driven by social movements, political contexts, and scientific needs. Agroecological transition processes generate tensions between social movements and institutionalisation processes. Researchers are thus caught between two potentially contradictory tasks: (i) advising policy-makers and (ii) supporting farmers and stakeholders in their endogenous trajectories. Here, we review a reflexive workshop that explored how agroecology narratives challenge researchers when supporting implementation of transdisciplinary collaborations. We highlight the need to create new researcher profiles, including facilitators in long-term partnerships, establish clear expectations, and develop ?third spaces' for collaboration. Qualitative research assessment and new epistemological approaches are crucial for sustainable science that bridges the gap between knowledge and local realities in agroecological transitions.

Sciences du milieu [021] ; Pédologie [068] ; Développement économique / Aménagement du territoire [095] ; Economie et sociologie rurale [098] ; Société, développement social [106]

Fonds IRD [F A010093932]

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