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8.3.2 SPI Features
8.3.2.1 Overview
Challenges and Possible Solutions
Of the 96 articles relevant to our review, 77 discussed the challenges faced, and the
possible solutions provided, by SPIs. Some of these identified more than one key
feature of the SPI studied; therefore, the total number of features mentioned does
not match the total number of articles reviewed. Other 19 articles did not discuss
any particular features, challenges, and possible solutions of SPIs. Of the 77 articles
analysed, 45 articles discussed challenges and possible solutions in the SPI process,
specifically in terms of capacity building (18 studies), trust building (16), adaptability (12), continuity (10), horizon scanning (9), and conflict management (5)
(Fig. 8.6). Challenges and possible solutions regarding SPI structure were discussed
in 34 articles, mostly in terms of participation (29). Nineteen articles discussed SPI
output challenges and possible solutions, with relevance of outputs (12) being the
most frequently assessed output component. Challenges and possible solutions
related to SPI goals were least frequently covered in the literature (only 11 studies),
especially in terms of the drivers of the SPI development (e.g., whether it was set up
due to policy demand, research interest, or new emerging issues) being evaluated
most often (7 studies).
Fig. 8.6 Key SPI features recognized in the articles
8 Mapping the Current Understanding of Biodiversity Science–Policy Interfaces