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Knowledge Exchange

Sharing knowledge. Inspiring solutions.

The ARCKP is committed to knowledge sharing and getting important information into the hands of practitioners. Our goal is to:

  • Connect our partners and stakeholders to accessible and relevant scientific information.
  • Keep our partners and stakeholders informed on ARCKP work and projects.
  • Facilitate stronger research outcomes and increased opportunities for knowledge sharing and collaborations.
  • Create a forum to discuss research outcomes, alternative practices and implementation options together with government and industry.
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Caribou recovery is a complex challenge requiring collaboration across individuals, organizations and sectors. Many people have dedicated their time, effort and resources to fill critical knowledge gaps, but that knowledge won’t make an impact living in a dusty binder or buried in someone’s “to read” folder.

Knowledge exchange is the critical process that connects the people researching caribou and forests with the people making decisions about forest management. Impactful knowledge exchange is built on effective relationships (which foster a shared understanding between knowledge producers and users) and tools (which package and deliver information to meet users’ needs). Recognizing the importance of knowledge exchange, the ARCKP has outlined the following goals in its knowledge exchange strategy:

  • Foster a culture of knowledge exchange and open communication.
  • Help research findings make their way into on-the-ground practice and decision-making through effective knowledge exchange products and tools.
  • Help research teams funded by the ARCKP promote knowledge exchange activities, both as part of their work with ARCKP and in their broader work.

How the ARCKP is supporting knowledge exchange

Reports
Webinars
The Exchange
Research Briefs

Given the complementary benefits of different forms of knowledge exchange, the ARCKP has adopted a wide range of tools and techniques:

  • The Exchange: Quarterly publication highlighting new and emerging research on caribou and forestry.
  • Research briefs: Short summaries of ARCKP-funded project findings, highlighting applied outcomes for partners and practitioners.
  • Webinars: Presentations by ARCKP project leads, providing the opportunity for Q&A.
  • Workshops: In-person workshops to build connections, identify knowledge gaps, and shape future knowledge production.

Starting in 2026, the ARCKP is assigning a dedicated KE Advisor to each of its funded projects. The KE Advisor will foster the development of applied outcomes by supporting researchers and consultants leading ARCKP projects. Meeting regularly with the project team, the KE Advisor will:

  • Help the project team identify and refine their knowledge exchange objectives.
  • Help identify opportunities for knowledge exchange throughout the life of the project.
  • Facilitate connections between project teams and partners/practitioners.

By ensuring applied outcomes remain a focus throughout a project’s life, the ARCKP will foster more participatory knowledge exchange with greater on-the-ground impact.

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