Reaching consensus on environmental issues: the use of throwaway computer models.

This article presents one method for building computer models that focus on understanding and resolving complex, or “wicked,” environmental issues. The method is designed to promote cooperative decision-making and consensus among stakeholders, scientists, and managers. The article argues that ther...

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Publicado en:Politics & the Life Sciences Vol. 15; pp. 23 - 35
Autor principal: Bonnicksen, Thomas M.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Association for Politics & the Life Sciences March 1996
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        Conflict management
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        Spotted owl
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          Conflict management
          Library cooperation
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          Spotted owl
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      ab: This article presents one method for building computer models that focus on understanding and resolving complex, or “wicked,” environmental issues. The method is designed to promote cooperative decision-making and consensus among stakeholders, scientists, and managers. The article argues that there are only two ways to resolve “wicked” environmental issues: regulation by conflict or regulation by consensus. It points out that regulation by conflict leads to coercion and further conflict. In contrast, regulation by consensus leads to acceptable and durable decisions. The article concludes that cooperation and consensus are superior to conflict and coercion. The method presented is illustrated with a successful project to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to protect the northern spotted owl in California. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.
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