Champions as Influencers of Science Uptake into Australian Coastal Zone Policy

摘要: Australia's coastal environments are exposed to great pressures. Adequate policy and management measures required ensure the protection of assets now for future generational use. However, recent government reports academic literature have highlighted that improved science uptake into is needed communities protected from impacts such as climate change. The suggests individuals, coined champions, can play an important role in influencing use by policymakers. a paucity research exists surrounding these individuals. This explores champions enabling Australian zone, investigating champion characteristics strategies used A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating paper/online survey people involved in-depth, semi-structured interviews with cham...