External Influences on Environmental Decision Making: A Case Study of Packaging Waste Reduction

1997 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Labatt
2003 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 421-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuno Videira ◽  
Paula Antunes ◽  
Rui Santos ◽  
Sofia Gamito

Environmental decision-making generally involves issues of complexity, uncertainty and information feedback. The complexity of environmental problems calls for integrated and multi-disciplinary approaches, which include civil society and stakeholder groups affected by or affecting environmental decisions. This paper presents a participatory modelling framework to facilitate public and stakeholder involvement in environmental decision-making. Results from a case study in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Portugal illustrate the process of participatory modelling. The use of the System Dynamics modelling methodology facilitates the identification of the fundamental structure underlying the processing of information flows in order to achieve the desired behaviour of environmental decisions. It sets up a collaborative environment for the involvement of stakeholders in the development and experimentation of alternative policy scenarios. Along with the achievement of a simulation model, this approach is likely to foster trust in institutions, promote team learning and increase commitment towards actions.


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