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PERSPECTIVE article

Front. Conserv. Sci.
Sec. Conservation Social Sciences
Volume 5 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fcosc.2024.1490089

Bridging Research and Practice: Developing Beekeeping Knowledge and Innovation Systems

Provisionally accepted
Lotta Fabricius Kristiansen Lotta Fabricius Kristiansen 1*Magnus Ljung Magnus Ljung 1Lisa Blix Germundsson Lisa Blix Germundsson 2Kes McCormick Kes McCormick 2
  • 1 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, Sweden
  • 2 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Lomma, Sweden

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    This paper presents the concept of a Beekeeping Knowledge and Innovation System (B-KIS). This concept is closely related to the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) -both theoretically and methodologically. By adopting a B-KIS approach we can: a) depict the general structure and functioning of activities aiming for knowledge development, innovation and learning within the apicultural sector; b) improve understanding of how services for beekeepers are embedded into national B-KIS; and c) provide some conceptual elements to support the development of a national or regionally adapted communication strategy for improved sustainability of beekeeping. From a policy perspective, it is important that the B-KIS becomes integrated into the national strategic AKIS plans.

    Keywords: Beekeeping, knowledge, innovation, sustainability, Apiculture

    Received: 02 Sep 2024; Accepted: 14 Oct 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Fabricius Kristiansen, Ljung, Blix Germundsson and McCormick. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Lotta Fabricius Kristiansen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, Sweden

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