18 Conclusions and Research Perspectives
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common problem area is often described as a great benefit in research and development processes. In this case, digitalisation may create possibilities for generating and
sharing knowledge, and promote multiperspectivity (Schulz et al.). The development
of digital infrastructures and learning formats enables this to take place anywhere
(Schulz et al.).
Substantial bottlenecks are currently emerging in this connection, which must be
overcome specifically in science and practice. In the world of science, in particular,
there are few opportunities for the development of supra-disciplinary transformative
research, due to the forces of inertia in discipline-based systems of reputation and
communication (Zscheischler; Rogga). By contrast, practice often lacks the possibilities to test experimentally different options for action (protected experimental
space). Another important aspect in this connection is external stimulating support,
not only financial and organisational, but also with regard to competencies in process
management.
Redesigning processes of implementation
The early involvement of different stakeholder groups also plays a vital role in the
implementation of approaches towards sustainable land management with a new
direction in content. In light of this, implementation and transfer should not only be
“co-planned and thought out” from the very outset (Rogga), but additional resources
should also be earmarked for this purpose. This calls for a changed understanding of
co-dissemination that goes beyond the conventional paradigm of the loading dock
(Rogga). That is to say, in line with a transdisciplinary basic approach, the different
stakeholders and their views are included in the problem-solving process from the
very beginning. In this connection, digitalisation processes may be understood as the
creation of enabling spaces (Schulz et al.) that not only facilitate local and regional
knowledge generation, but also support—globally and flexibly—the dissemination
and adoption of knowledge. Several authors believe that this will result in a greater
likelihood of the use and impact of new land management approaches, without being
able to guarantee this, however (Rogga, Schulz et al.).
Naming and implementing concrete objectives
As is the case with any political process, the implementation of sustainable land
management requires clear objectives. One particularly important aspect in this
regard is linking efficiency and sufficiency goals that additionally include regionalised sustainable development goals. In the area of settlement development, for
example, it is not only important to promote more inner urban development to
optimise existing settlements, but also to stop, or at least reduce, the development
of further land on the outskirts of the city (Nuissl & Siedentop). Failed incentive
structures must also be addressed in this connection (Nuissl & Siedentop). Another
important aspect is the systematic search for synergies of supposedly different land
use demands in order to achieve multifunctional land use. Rewetted peatlands, for
instance, need not automatically exclude economic function. Paludiculture is a way of
merging the aspects of protection and utilisation. Intensified efforts should be made to
achieve such combined solutions. They are easier to achieve in co-designed processes
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common problem area is often described as a great benefit in research and development processes. In this case, digitalisation may create possibilities for generating and
sharing knowledge, and promote multiperspectivity (Schulz et al.). The development
of digital infrastructures and learning formats enables this to take place anywhere
(Schulz et al.).
Substantial bottlenecks are currently emerging in this connection, which must be
overcome specifically in science and practice. In the world of science, in particular,
there are few opportunities for the development of supra-disciplinary transformative
research, due to the forces of inertia in discipline-based systems of reputation and
communication (Zscheischler; Rogga). By contrast, practice often lacks the possibilities to test experimentally different options for action (protected experimental
space). Another important aspect in this connection is external stimulating support,
not only financial and organisational, but also with regard to competencies in process
management.
Redesigning processes of implementation
The early involvement of different stakeholder groups also plays a vital role in the
implementation of approaches towards sustainable land management with a new
direction in content. In light of this, implementation and transfer should not only be
“co-planned and thought out” from the very outset (Rogga), but additional resources
should also be earmarked for this purpose. This calls for a changed understanding of
co-dissemination that goes beyond the conventional paradigm of the loading dock
(Rogga). That is to say, in line with a transdisciplinary basic approach, the different
stakeholders and their views are included in the problem-solving process from the
very beginning. In this connection, digitalisation processes may be understood as the
creation of enabling spaces (Schulz et al.) that not only facilitate local and regional
knowledge generation, but also support—globally and flexibly—the dissemination
and adoption of knowledge. Several authors believe that this will result in a greater
likelihood of the use and impact of new land management approaches, without being
able to guarantee this, however (Rogga, Schulz et al.).
Naming and implementing concrete objectives
As is the case with any political process, the implementation of sustainable land
management requires clear objectives. One particularly important aspect in this
regard is linking efficiency and sufficiency goals that additionally include regionalised sustainable development goals. In the area of settlement development, for
example, it is not only important to promote more inner urban development to
optimise existing settlements, but also to stop, or at least reduce, the development
of further land on the outskirts of the city (Nuissl & Siedentop). Failed incentive
structures must also be addressed in this connection (Nuissl & Siedentop). Another
important aspect is the systematic search for synergies of supposedly different land
use demands in order to achieve multifunctional land use. Rewetted peatlands, for
instance, need not automatically exclude economic function. Paludiculture is a way of
merging the aspects of protection and utilisation. Intensified efforts should be made to
achieve such combined solutions. They are easier to achieve in co-designed processes