Bridging Knowledge Systems to Guide Natural Resource Decision-Making

Finn Danielsen , Mark Nuttall, Naima El bani Altuna, Parnuna E. Dahl, Martin Enghoff, Denis N. Etiendem, Donna D.W. Hauser, PâviâraK Jakobsen, Clara Meinertz, Josephine Nymand, Yuka Oishi, Mikael Petersen, Vittus Qujaukitsoq, Margaret H.C. Rudolf, Sascha Schiøtt, William Sutherland

International agreements call for inclusion of Indigenous and local knowledge in resource management, yet practical approaches remain underdeveloped. We argue that knowledge co-assessment offers a feasible pathway. Drawing on examples from practice in the Arctic, we provide guidance for equitable engagement, communication, and scaling, ensuring legitimacy, inclusivity, and actionable governance.