In applied science in general, and in NRM planning and climate adaptation in particular, it is essential to foster sharing of learning between a diversity of people. Different types of knowledge are crucially important to develop lasting and effective solutions.

This Module documents the principles used to enable shared learning and co-development of information products in AdaptNRM, with the aim to enable and inspire deeper and more effective collaborations to find innovative solutions to some of the world’s great challenges. 

Source: Alison Skinner; Credit: North East CMA

What to expect

This Module of the National NRM Impacts and Adaptation project introduces pillars and principles for shared learning with the aim of inspiring others to use more deliberate techniques to bring together diverse sources of knowledge and perspectives for more effective innovation. AdaptNRM aimed to translate, tailor, and deliver climate change impacts and adaptation information that […]

Digging Deeper Soil Health Workshop; Credit: Terrain NRM

Introduction to shared learning

Shared learning is a concept that recognises the contributions and limitations of different types of knowledge and skill sets for understanding and solving complex problems or tasks. Learning from one another enables us to better understand what is required of a situation or a problem, so that we can modify and enhance our contributions to […]

Margaret River; Source: South West Catchments Council; Credit: Damien Postma

Pillars of shared learning

Our two core pillars of shared learning are Democratisation of Knowledge and Peer Learning. Democratisation of Knowledge is the idea of valuing and utilising different types of knowledge in addition to scientific knowledge to fully formulate real-world solutions to key challenges Peer Learning refers to the advantages of learning from peers in addition to learning […]

Landcare planting at Razorback, south western Sydney; Source: Esther Beaton; Credit: Greater Sydney Local land Services

Principles of shared learning

The 10 principles found here are designed to facilitate shared learning, particularly among NRM planning peers, with researchers, and with stakeholders.  Many of these principles are not necessarily unique or new, nor is the list comprehensive. However, the aim is to make our principles explicit in order to reflect on the science behind them, tools at […]

Sea spurge control; Source: NRM North; Photographer: Emma Williams

Shared learning campus

This section provides further information and resources to support the shared learning module. AdaptNRM’s journey through shared learning has been guided by two scientific schools of thought: Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), and Transdisciplinary Practice. RRI and Transdisciplinary Practice act as ‘goal posts’ to the way we have designed and conducted our approach to engagement. […]