Involving the Public in Climate and Energy Decisions

Kasemir, Bernd; Schibli, Daniela; Stoll, Susanne; Jaeger, Carlo

doi:10.1080/00139150009604874

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“…In several cases, it has been indicated that presentations of uncertainties have given rise to more confusion than clarification (Double, 1995;Kasemir, 2000;Andersson, 2004). However, it is the responsibility of the experts not to present model-generated information as exact but rather as the average from an interval wherein a plausible truth may exist.…”

Section: Transparency As a Quality Of A Dialoguementioning

confidence: 97%

Possibilities and problems with the use of models as a communication tool in water resource management

Olsson

Andersson

2006

Water Resour Manage

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Politicians and policy-makers, as well as modellers, often nurses an expectation that model derived results is an objective source of information that can be used to support decisions. However, several prerequisites have to be dealt with in order to ensure that models can be used as legitimate and efficient tools in water resource management. Based on empirical material from recent studies on the use of models in stakeholder dialogues, mainly focusing on catchment nutrient transport, two central problems are identified: (a) Models are laden with choices and thus depend on assumptions and priorities of modellers. (b) There are several factors that influence ability and willingness of stakeholders (as information recovers) to criticize or accept results of the modelling exercise. Recognized factors likely to influence stakeholders' acceptance of model derived results include issues at stake, stakeholders' ability to criticize model derived information, and their trust in the institutions that have developed or applied the used models. Identified prerequisites for successful use of models in integrated water resource management include: consideration of user relevance, awareness of and preparedness to handle constraints linked to communication of modelbased results, transparency of used models and data and of involved uncertainties, mutual respect between experts and stakeholders and between involved stakeholder groups, a robust institutional network, and sufficient time for dialogues. Development and use of strategies for participatory modelling, based on a continuous dialogue between experts and stakeholders is recommended as a way to facilitate that the prerequisites for a successful use of models in water resource management are fulfilled.

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Section: Transparency As a Quality Of A Dialoguementioning

confidence: 97%

Possibilities and problems with the use of models as a communication tool in water resource management

Olsson

Andersson

2006

Water Resour Manage

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“…The ULYSSES project aimed at public participation in integrated assessment efforts in seven European metropolitan areas (Kasemir et al 1999, 2000a, 2000b, 2003, Sluijs 2002. It has been the objective of the project to explore citizens' views on climate change in local communities and to investigate how personal lifestyles could be linked to the issue of climate change.…”

Section: Ulysses Project Objectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of computer modelling in participatory integrated assessments

Siebenhüner

Barth

2005

Environmental Impact Assessment Review

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In a number of recent research projects, computer models have been included in participatory procedures to assess global environmental change. The intention was to support knowledge production and to help the involved non-scientists to develop a deeper understanding of the interactions between natural and social systems. This paper analyses the experiences made in three projects with the use of computer models from a participatory and a risk management perspective. Our cross-cutting analysis of the objectives, the employed project designs and moderation schemes and the observed learning processes in participatory processes with model use shows that models play a mixed role in informing participants and stimulating discussions. However, no deeper reflection on values and belief systems could be achieved. In terms of the risk management phases, computer models serve best the purposes of problem definition and option assessment within participatory integrated assessment processes.

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“…Increasingly, scientists are concerned about making the results of their research more relevant to policymakers and other users of scientific information (Regens 1984, 1993, Skolnikoff 1999, Kasemir et al 2000. However, the process of conveying scientific information to such users often results in mutual disappointment and frustration.…”

Section: Theoretical Framework: Models Of Research Usementioning

confidence: 99%