This is
a two-part session in which we will open a space to dialogue about the
challenges that the multi-scale and multi-sector character of the WEF Nexus
pose to social actors, including for example policy makers, NGOs or
practitioners. It is a joint effort coming from four Nexus-related research
projects that share a common premise: that the conceptual tool of the WEF nexus
can only be made operational through an active engagement of stakeholders. We
seek input to improve the work within the projects as well as expect to
contribute back a set of good practices useful for a wide range of actors.
Building
from the presentations and discussion of the first part of the session, this
second part has the objective of proposing a set of good practices in research
that will help meeting the challenges of WEF implementation that different
social groups including NGOs, companies or policy makers face. It is designed
to foster creative interaction beyond the usual discussion panel. We propose a
participatory exercise based on the open space technique, which creates a
flexible, inclusive and deliberative environment to dialogue about questions
that matter to participants. The Open Space mixes discussion in little groups
with conclusion sharing with the plenary audience. The most important
conclusions will not only help improve the development of all four projects but
will also be summarized in a brief publicly available from their websites.