The methodology employed while engaging with stakeholders in sustainability transformation cuts across three major concerns, that is, practicability, learning potential and reliability of results. Understanding when and why a certain methodologyical approach is best helps researchers in tailoring participatory research to the suitable needs and preferences of their stakeholders.
Determine key criteria for selecting most accurate, participatory, and transformative research method.
Remember, this is an inspiration guide (not a recipe) to help you decide what will be most transformative for your context. Every context is unique!
Participatory and transformative methods are not just about inclusion; they are about shifting power, fostering mutual learning, and creating actionable knowledge for sustainability transitions. The choice of method should reflect the collective ambition and context-specific needs of the research.
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Fisher L, Kok K, Harmáčková Z, Schultzová P, Suchá L, Groenendaal K, Pamungkas I, Kovács EK (2025) Science-policy-practitioner labs: Co-creating leverage points for transformative pathways.