The production of science has generally been understood as primarily a technical endeavor,
conducted by a narrow group of knowledge “experts” who ostensibly bring legitimacy and …

Water research is introduced from the combined perspectives of natural and social science
and cases of citizen and stakeholder coproduction of knowledge. Using the overarching …

Stakeholder interactions are increasingly viewed as an important element of research for
sustainable development. But to what extent, how, and for which goals should stakeholders …

It is accepted that the effective uptake of academic research into policy and practice requires
the active involvement of stakeholders. However, understanding participation from the …

Water supply and wastewater infrastructures are vital for human well-being and
environmental protection; they adhere to the highest standards, are expensive and long …

Competing water demands for household consumption as well as the production of food,
energy, and other uses pose challenges for water supply and sustainable development in …

Societal issues such as poverty, water scarcity, and food insecurity make it more important
than ever for science to produce knowledge that is relevant to address serious challenges …

In the field of sustainability, scholars, and policy-makers herald the transformative power of
participation in knowledge production. However, a discrepancy between these expectations …

Transdisciplinary research bridges the traditional boundaries between disciplines and
between academia and practice. It is increasingly common, motivated by the intellectual …

Groundwater resources in mountain areas are strategically important to maintain adequate
water supply for domestic uses, farming, industrial activities, and energy production, also …