@article { , title = {Environmental consultants, knowledge brokering and policy-making: A case study}, abstract = {This small-scale exploratory study examined the role of environmental consultants in the policy-making process using one European country (Portugal) as a case study. The study focused particularly on the role of environmental consultants as knowledge brokers, providing scientific expertise to national and local government policy-makers. The research question and other topics were explored through in depth interviews and an online questionnaire. The data indicate that in Portugal environmental consultants act as knowledge brokers, providing policy-makers with access to scientific information and encouraging its use; this information feeds into the policy process at the formulation, implementation, assessment and review stages. They also play other roles such as acting as financial, legal and technical advisors.}, doi = {10.1504/IJEPDM.2017.10006332}, issn = {1752-6906}, issue = {3}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental Policy and Decision Making}, pages = {221-235}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Inderscience}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/883800}, volume = {2}, keyword = {Science Communication Unit, environmental consultants, policy-making, mediation, consultation, knowledge brokers}, year = {2017}, author = {Sardo, Margarida and Weitkamp, Emma} }