Moving from decision to action in conservation science

摘要: Abstract Biodiversity loss is a major threat to the integrity of ecosystems and projected worsen, yet path successful conservation remains elusive. Decision support frameworks (DSFs) are increasingly applied by resource managers navigate complexity, uncertainty, differing socio-ecological objectives inherent problems. Most published research that uses DSFs focuses on analytical stages (e.g., identifying an optimal decision), making it difficult assess learn from previous examples in practice context. Here, we (1) evaluate relationship between application decision science resulting outcomes, (2) identify address existing barriers practice. To do this, develop framework for evaluating initiatives using emphasizes setting attainable goals, building momentum, obtaining partner buy-in. We apply this systematic review amphibian projects, including follow-up survey pertinent practitioners, stakeholders, scientists. found all projects identified solutions reach stated objectives, but positive outcomes were limited when implementation challenges arose. Further, multiple dynamic hierarchical leadership, scale availability) can inhibit progression identification action (i.e., ‘decision-implementation gap’), outcomes. Based these results, provide potential actionable steps avenues future development facilitate transition realization successes.