UNCERTAINTY AND DECISION-MAKING IN ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT

1981 ◽  
pp. 2013-2017
Author(s):  
C.F. Cooper ◽  
T.H. Moss
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ecosystem Management

scholarly journals Data Integration Through WebGIS to Inform Spatial Status of Coral Reefs in Lampung Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 396-402
Author(s):  
Adib Mustofa ◽  
Budhi Agung Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Coral Reef ◽  
Coral Reefs ◽  
Data Integration ◽  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
West Coast ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Ecosystem Monitoring ◽  
Reef Monitoring

Data integration of structured ecosystem monitoring is crucial to support decision making for better marine ecosystem management. Coral reef monitoring data had been carried out in several separated studies in Lampung Province. However, lacks data integration among scientists and institutions making them inefficient as a basis of science for ecosystem management and decision making. This study was aimed to integrate available coral reef data in the last 15 years in Lampung Province and inform the spatial status of coral reef cover through WebGIS. Secondary data of coral reef study in the last 15 years were acquired from published articles and online-available-institutional reports. Data were then converted to digital mode prior to publishing them in the form of a website database through WebGIS. Results suggested that there were four main areas of coral reef studies in Lampung Province, namely Lampung bay, Krakatau, Bakauheni, and Lampung west coast. One-way ANOVA analysis of the last 5-year coral data shown there were no spatial differences on coral cover the four areas. Coral cover in Lampung west coast was generally in good shape at 56.13±1.74% and was higher compared to those in Lampung bay, Bakauheni, dan Krakatau regions, at 46.57±2.23%, 36.48±1.58%, and 35.6±3.69%, respectively. All coral data was published through WebGIS at https://sll.itera.ac.id/research/webgis . It is recommended this WebGIS could serve as a reference to conduct long-term coral reef monitoring in Lampung since it provides coordinates and coral reef status as baseline data for further analysis of coral reefs ecosystem.

scholarly journals Stakeholder Engagement in Decision Making and Pathways of Influence for Southern Ocean Ecosystem Services

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josh Solomonsz ◽  
Jess Melbourne-Thomas ◽  
Andrew Constable ◽  
Rowan Trebilco ◽  
Ingrid van Putten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Southern Ocean ◽  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
Stakeholder Relationships ◽  
Knowledge Framework ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Ecosystem Science ◽  
Ocean Ecosystem

Southern Ocean ecosystem management is characterized by a unique and complex international network of stakeholders and stakeholder relationships (a ‘transactional landscape’) relating to the globally significant services that these ecosystems support. This transactional landscape spans governments, industry (fishing and tourism), scientific research, conservation non-government organizations, civil society, and international decision-making forums. We used a network approach for stakeholder mapping to provide the first description of the transactional landscape for Southern Ocean ecosystem management – both in terms of the connections between stakeholders and ecosystem services, and directly between stakeholder groups. We considered 65 stakeholders and their relationships to 12 provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural ecosystem services. An analysis of the connections within this network reveals differences in the degree of connectivity between stakeholders and ecosystem services. Notably, ecosystem science facilitates high connectivity between stakeholders and provisioning services, but there is little connectivity between stakeholders and supporting services. We then applied a formal ‘values-rules-knowledge’ framework to a set of case studies to analyze the decision-making process in relation to Southern Ocean ecosystem services, as well as the relative importance of different stakeholder groups which were considered in the network analysis. Our analyses suggest that emphases for decision making have been on knowledge and rules, but that wider consideration of values across the broader stakeholder landscape – together with science (knowledge) and governance (rules) – might better support decision making for Southern Ocean ecosystem conservation and management, and provide a stronger foundation for sustainable provision of ecosystem services into the future.

The Psychology of Ecosystem Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 180-218
Author(s):  
Arden Rowell ◽  
Kenworthey Bilz
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
Precautionary Principle ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Law And Policy ◽  
Legal Strategies ◽  
Sustainability Framework

Ecosystems have many potential uses and values, and law and policy can affect ecological systems in extraordinarily diverse ways. This chapter argues that psychology can be helpful in generating legal strategies for more effectively managing ecosystems and natural resources. To that end, the chapter specifically addresses the operation—and psychological vulnerabilities—of influential decision-making frameworks within environmental law: the sustainability framework, the precautionary principle, and cost-benefit analysis.

scholarly journals Management Strategy Mangrove Ecosystem Base On Multy Criteria Decision Making Analysis (Case In Bunaken Island, Manado City, Indonesia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Joshian Nicolas William Schaduw
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ecosystem Management ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystems ◽  
Periodic Data ◽  
Rapid Appraisal ◽  
Sea Currents

This research purpose is to analyze the effectiveness of mangrove ecosystem management strategy in Bunaken Island of Bunaken National Park in Manado City, North Sulawesi Province. The research used the research methods of field surveys, sampling, and literature studies for several components that require periodic data. The data analysis used in this research is the Criteria Decision Making Analysis (MCDMA) with the Rapid Appraisal of Mangrove Ecosystem Sustainability (RAPMECS) tools modified from the Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries (RAPFISH). The obtained data will analyze the effectiveness of the ecological, socio-economic, and institutional dimensions that directly affect the mangrove ecosystems. It is indicated that the mangrove ecosystem management sustainability dimension in Bunaken Island is poor, and the socio-economic and institutional dimensions are not good. The main point that makes the management sustainability dimension unfavorable is the island slope and total extent of the mangrove ecosystem area. As the buffer zone, the mangrove ecosystem is low effective, this island is vulnerable to sea currents and waves. The strategies to minimize the vulnerability of this island from sea currents and waves include the increase of the mangrove ecosystem area, community awareness and participation in managing the mangrove ecosystems, and the supporting infrastructure in the mangrove ecosystem management activities.Keywords: Strategy; Management; Mangrove; BunakenABSTRAKKajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa efektivitas strategi pengelolaan ekosistem mangrove Pulau Bunken, yang masuk dalam kawasan Taman Nasioanl Bunaken di Kota Manado Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Kajian ini menggunakan metode penelitian antara lain  survei lapangan, sampling, dan studi literatur pada beberapa kompenen yang membutuhkan data berkala. Analisis data bersifat Multy Criteria Decision Making Analysis (MCDMA) dengan tools Rapid Apraisal of mangrove ecosystem sustainability (RAPMECS) yang dimodifikasi dari the Rapid Appraisal for Fisheries (RAPFISH). Data yang didapatkan untuk menganalisa efektivitas dimensi ekologi, sosial-ekonomi, dan kelembagaan yang mempengaruhi ekosistem mangrove. Pada dimensi ekologi terindikasi keberlanjutan pengelolaan ekosistem mangrove di Pulau Bunaken kurang baik, sedangkan pada dimensi sosial ekonomi dan kelembagaan kurang baik. Hal utama yang membuat keberlanjutan pengelolaan pada dimensi ekologi kurang baik adalah kemiringan lereng pulau dan luasan dari ekosistem mangrove. Akibat dari rendahnya efektifitas mangrove sebagai buffer zone membuat pulau ini rentan terhadap aksi laut yaitu arus dan gelombang. Strategi yang dapat dilakukan meminimalkan kerentanan pulau ini antara lain adalah penambahan luasan ekosistem mangrove, peningkatan kesadaran dan partisipatif  masyarakat dalam pengelolaan ekosistem mangrove, dan peningkatan infrastruktur pendukung dalam kegiatan pengelolaan ekosistem mangrove.Kata Kunci: Strategi; Pengelolaan;  Mangrove; Bunakensupporting infrastructure in the mangrove ecosystem management activities.

Discarding optimality: Throwing out the baby with the bathwater?

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Simen ◽  
Fuat Balcı
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Perceptual Decision Making ◽  
Reward Rate ◽  
Perceptual Decision ◽  
Standard Observer ◽  
Rate Maximization ◽  
Reward Rate Maximization ◽  
Descriptive Standard ◽  
Observer Model

AbstractRahnev & Denison (R&D) argue against normative theories and in favor of a more descriptive “standard observer model” of perceptual decision making. We agree with the authors in many respects, but we argue that optimality (specifically, reward-rate maximization) has proved demonstrably useful as a hypothesis, contrary to the authors’ claims.

LPCD framework: Analytical tool or psychological model?

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Danks
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Mathematical Framework ◽  
Bayesian Decision ◽  
Perceptual Decision Making ◽  
Psychological Model ◽  
Psychological Reality ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Target Article ◽  
Bayesian Decision Making

AbstractThe target article uses a mathematical framework derived from Bayesian decision making to demonstrate suboptimal decision making but then attributes psychological reality to the framework components. Rahnev & Denison's (R&D) positive proposal thus risks ignoring plausible psychological theories that could implement complex perceptual decision making. We must be careful not to slide from success with an analytical tool to the reality of the tool components.

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