A method to assess the relevance of sustainability indicators: Application to the indicator set of the Czech Republic's Sustainable Development Strategy

Hák, Tomáš; Kovanda, Jan; Weinzettel, Jan

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2011.04.034

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“…Specifically, the first case study has been talked in the paper "analyzing the role of sustainable development indicators in accounting for and constructing a sustainable Scotland" [3]. The second case study has been discussed in the paper "a method to assess the relevance of sustainability indicators: Application to the indicator set of the Czech Republic's Sustainable Development Strategy" [4]. The third case study has been given in the paper "environment and sustainable development indicators in Lebanon: A practical municipal level approach" [5], and the fourth case study has been talked in the paper "perspectives of sustainable development in countries of southeastern Europe" [6].…”

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Analyzing Methods of Using Sustainable Development Indicators

Samara¹,

Christopoulou²,

Sfougaris³

2013

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Sustainable development indicators, aim to measure sustainable development over longer periods of time. The sustainable development indicators are grouped into 10 subject categories: socioeconomic development, sustainable consumption and production, social inclusion, demographic changes, public health, climate change and energy, sustainable transport, natural resources, global partnership and finally good governance. In this paper, the authors examined a number of researches and compared the methods they used in order to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The methods used a large number of different indicators. The comparison of the indicators could be made through mathematical models and also through theoretical approach.

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“…The results of the assessment were statistically processed and discussed. The discussion investigated the suitability of the proposed procedure and the recommendations stemming from the experimental assessment conducted for further work on the progress reports [4].…”

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Analyzing Methods of Using Sustainable Development Indicators

Samara¹,

Christopoulou²,

Sfougaris³

2013

JCEA

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“…The referred authors formulated, and confirmed, inter alia, the following hypotheses: (i) indicators work if they match stakeholder requirements; and (ii) few indicators are so powerful as to be able to "find their way" without a degree of marketing. Similarly, Parris and Kates [29] and Hak et al [30] consider relevance as one of the key criteria of a good indicator. However, on the whole, the efforts of indicator providers to ensure salience (relevance to decision makers) are rather weak.…”

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Indicator Policy Factsheets: A Knowledge Brokerage Tool

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Abstract:The concepts of sustainable development, quality of life, wellbeing, green growth, etc., and their assessment by various kinds of indicators (within the "Beyond GDP", or later known as the "GDP and Beyond" movement) have become important features of the professional life of many researchers, administrators and even policy makers. The underlying concepts, as well as the indicators are very broad, are often closely linked or overlapping and are in a continuous process of development. Information about them is primarily available in a scientific form-hypotheses, models, scenarios and figures-seldom comprehensible for a broad spectrum of final users. Some recent surveys show that the proliferation of indicators and the complexity (and complicatedness) of the underlying concepts impede the willingness of policy makers to use them. One of the most viable and effective ways to overcome this barrier is to provide users with accurately targeted information about particular indicators. The article introduces "indicator policy factsheets" complementing the already developed and routinely used "indicator methodology sheets"; indicator policy factsheets contain specific and easy-to-obtain information supporting instrumental, conceptual and symbolic use of indicators. OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2015, 7 3415

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“…The above has a dual effect: in one hand it gives a broader spectrum of sustainability to be applied in different fields and with a transdisciplinary scope [3,4]; in the other, makes it harder to get solid results and therefore to be considered a scientific approach [5,6]. This is strongly related to the challenge of consolidating knowledge at the same time that decision-making processes are enabled [2].…”

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The practice of sustainability in response to the challenges of agriculture in Mexico

Calleros-Islas¹

2017

Int. J. DNE

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In Mexico, as in most food producing countries, a complex problem is found in the convergence of a need for a change in the current agro-industrial model for economic, social and environmental reasons and growing food demand. While the existence of strong economic barriers that question the continuity of conventional agribusiness is recognized, it is observed that alternatives such as organic farming have emerged within the same productive and commercial model. Although a sustainability approach broadens the scope of analysis the question is if it consolidates better agricultural practices while supporting decision-making processes and achieving yield goals. Settling previous research results, this paper aims to answer this question through the transposition of theoretical aspects of a case study: a project currently being held in Jalisco, Mexico to promote organic agriculture among maize producers. The exercise provided useful information on results and drawbacks to be expected when applying sustainable principles in the field. It was possible to implement practical actions appropriate to the socio-environmental context that matched economic goals of local farmers, improved soil quality and decreased environmental impacts and external dependence of rural Mexican communities. Nevertheless, the lack of trust between farmers and public institutions, skepticism towards change, the prevalence of immediacy and uncertainty of resource allocation make it hard to achieve any progress questioning whether results can be maintained long-term to facilitate the transition of agroecosystems towards a more sustainable future.

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A method to assess the relevance of sustainability indicators: Application to the indicator set of the Czech Republic's Sustainable Development Strategy

Cited by 70 publications

References 13 publications

Analyzing Methods of Using Sustainable Development Indicators

Analyzing Methods of Using Sustainable Development Indicators

Indicator Policy Factsheets: A Knowledge Brokerage Tool

The practice of sustainability in response to the challenges of agriculture in Mexico

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