Wednesday, July 8, 2026

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Room BE.0.10

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Biodiversity decline in agricultural landscapes represents a wicked problem: complex, dynamic, and deeply interwoven across ecological and social disciplines (Jax et al., 2018). Addressing such challenges requires bridging disciplinary boundaries and engaging diverse actors to co-develop solutions (Campbell et al., 2015; Liu et al., 2007). While interdisciplinary research integrates multiple scientific perspectives to tackle issues beyond the scope of a single field (Frantzeskaki et al., 2025), transdisciplinary research extends this approach by actively involving stakeholders throughout the research process (Mitchell et al., 2017). Despite widespread recognition of the need for socio-ecological and economical integration, empirical examples of effective inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration remain limited (McCracken et al., 2015; Phillipson et al., 2009). Persistent obstacles (including differing methodologies, and communication barriers), continue to hinder collaborative progress (Biggs et al., 2021; Haverland & Yanow, 2012). This round table will bring together researchers and practitioners involved in initiatives aimed at integrating inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity conservation in agricultural ecosystems. Drawing on experiences from a decade of research initiatives (NWO/NWA Living Labs Alblasserwaard, Polderlab Vrouwe Venne, Bollenstreek, Ooijpolder, Wildlife NL, Curvebend, VeenVitaal and Regiodeal Noord-Oost), participants will explore both the pitfalls and successes of inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration. Through a World-café format, all attendees are invited to share perspectives and co-develop strategies around key questions: What conditions (e.g. institutional or methodological) enable or disable productive collaboration across disciplines? How can researchers and stakeholders co-produce knowledge that is both scientifically robust and socially relevant? And what indicators can help evaluate the impact of interdisciplinary approaches? This round table aims to provide a roadmap for more effective inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration. The session will conclude with a synthesis of shared lessons and co-developed recommendations to be uploaded to the congress website, ensuring that knowledge exchange continues beyond the event.

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