This interdisciplinary research initiative is examining the use and influence of environmental information produced by government agencies, intergovernmental bodies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in environmental decision-making. Globally, the volume of information on environmental issues continues to grow rapidly. Yet many environmental problems persist, suggesting that significant barriers exist between information production and its use in timely and effective policy action. With financial support from the Canadian Federal Government, this project is focusing on case studies from a range of partner organizations. Link to project website.
Collaborators:
Dr. Bertrum MacDonald, Professor, Dalhousie University School of Information Management
Dr. Suzuette Soomai, Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, and Fisheries Manager, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Peter Wells, Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, and retired Senior Scientist, Environment Canada
Publications:
Collaborators:
Dr. Bertrum MacDonald, Professor, Dalhousie University School of Information Management
Dr. Suzuette Soomai, Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, and Fisheries Manager, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. Peter Wells, Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, and retired Senior Scientist, Environment Canada
Publications:
- Moreland, H.R., De Santo, E.M., and MacDonald, B.H. (2021) Information source and channel preference in marine policy development: The Nova Scotian Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest. Facets 6: 1539-1569 (open access).
- MacDonald, B.H., Soomai, S.S., De Santo E.M., and Wells, P.G., (2016) Science, Information and Policy Interface for Effective Coastal and Ocean Management. CRC Press. Link to book (open access).
- MacDonald, B.H., De Santo, E.M., Quigley, K., Soomai, S.S., & Wells, P. (2013). Tracking the influence of grey literature in public policy contexts: The necessity and benefits of interdisciplinary research. The Grey Journal 9(2): 61-68.