01.10.2021
What kind of research do we need for a better understanding and development of transformative processes? And what is role of transdisciplinary approaches in this context? These were the central questions of the DIALOG event "Transdisciplinary Research - the Gold Standard for Scientific Work on Transition and Transformation?" at the IOER Annual Conference 2021.
On Thursday, 23 September 2021, Prof. Dr. Stefan Siedentop (Scientific Director of the ILS Dortmund), Dr. Jana Bovet (Head of Division at the Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture) and Karl Schmude (Head of the Office for Spatial Planning and Regional Planning of Westmecklenburg), moderated by Prof. Dr. Thomas Weith (ZALF), discussed these questions. Thomas Weith also described the current knowledge on the topic and realized interactive parts with about forty participants. It became clear that transdisciplinary approaches have many advantages with regard to the joint co-development of knowledge (from problem to implementation). At the same time, it became clear that especially in politics and administration, there are many other requirements for usable knowledge. An exciting dialogue: to be continued.
