Multi-scale integrated analysis of sustainability: A methodological tool to improve the quality of narratives


Abstract:

The goal of this paper is to illustrate an innovative methodology, multi-scale integrated analysis, developed for dealing with the new challenges implied by multi-criteria analysis of sustainability: • an integrated assessment of sustainability requires a multi-dimensional and multi-scale analysis (technical incommensurability) • when comparing human values it is not possible to define, in substantive terms, 'the best course of action' (social incommensurability) • it is not possible to generate accurate and relevant scenarios when forecasting the future of adaptive systems evolving across scales. Part 1 introduces the epistemological challenges implied by analyses of sustainability. Part 2 uses a simple example of application to illustrate the basic rationale of the MSIA approach and the type of results that it can provide. Copyright © 2005 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.

Año de publicación:

2005

Keywords:

  • Complex systems
  • Sustainability
  • Integrated Assessment
  • Multi-criteria
  • Science for governance
  • Multi-scale integrated analysis
  • Mosaic effect
  • Impbkp_redicative loop analysis
  • Post-normal science
  • Narratives

Fuente:

scopusscopus

Tipo de documento:

Review

Estado:

Acceso restringido

Áreas de conocimiento:

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Interacción social
    • Comunidades
    • Economía de la tierra y la energía