A Review of Multiple Criteria Decision-Making Methods in Reference to Water Resources and Climate Science Applications

Shastri, Hiteshri; Salvi, Kaustubh; Shashikanth, Kulkarni; Misra, Saptarshi

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-66683-5_1

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“…These BMPs have included structural interventions, for instance, constructed wetlands 1 , buffer strips, retention ponds 5 , or porous pavements 6 . They have also included non-structural BMPs, for instance, animal waste management 7 , advanced tillage systems 8 , nutrient management plans 8 , 9 , pesticide management plans 10 , planned grazing systems on pasture and rangeland 9 , erosion control 11 , and public education 9 . While the structural and non-structural management plans have been well studied, their implementation is often inhibited by limited resources, multiple conflicting criteria, cost effectiveness, and technical feasibility under specific circumstances 12 , 13 .…”

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Multi-criteria decision analysis framework for engaging stakeholders in river pollution risk management

Ngubane,

Bergion,

Dzwairo

et al. 2024

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Water pollution presents a substantial environmental challenge with extensive implications for water resources, ecosystem sustainability, and human health. Using a South African catchment, this study aimed to provide watershed managers with a framework for selecting best management practices (BMPs) to reduce pollution and the related risk to river users, while also including the perspectives of key catchment stakeholders. The framework encompassed the identification of and consultation with key stakeholders within the catchment. A Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methodology using the Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique for Enhanced Stakeholder Take-up (SMARTEST) was used to identify and prioritise suitable BMPs in a case study. Decision alternatives and assessment criteria as well as their weights were derived based on stakeholder responses to a two-stage survey. Stakeholders included those utilising the river for domestic and recreational purposes, municipal representatives, scientists, NGOs, and engineers. The assessment of decision alternatives considered environmental, economic, and social criteria. The aggregated scores for decision alternatives highlighted the significance of involving stakeholders throughout the decision process. This study recommends the pairing of structural and non-structural BMPs. The findings provide valuable insights for catchment managers, policymakers, and environmental stakeholders seeking inclusive and effective pollution mitigation strategies in a catchment.

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