Multi-scale integrated analysis of sustainability : a methodological tool to improve the quality of the narratives
Giampietro, Mario (Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca per gli Alimenti e la Nutrizione)
Ramos Martín, Jesús (Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca per gli Alimenti e la Nutrizione)

Fecha:	2005
Resumen:	The goal of this paper is to illustrate an innovative methodology, multi-scale integrated analysis, developed for dealing with the new challenges implied by multi-criteria analysis of sustainability: an integrated assessment of sustainability requires a multi-dimensional and multi-scale analysis (technical incommensurability); when comparing human values, it is not possible to define, in substantive terms, 'the best course of action' (social incommensurability); it is not possible to generate accurate and relevant scenarios when forecasting the future of adaptive systems evolving across scales. Part 1 introduces the epistemological challenges implied by analyses of sustainability. Part 2 uses a simple example of application to illustrate the basic rationale of the MSIA approach and the type of results that it can provide.
Derechos:	Tots els drets reservats.
Lengua:	Anglès
Documento:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Materia:	Multi-scale integrated analysis ; Integrated assessment ; Multi-criteria ; Science for governance ; Impredicative loop analysis ; Mosaic effect ; Complex systems ; Narratives ; Sustainability ; Post-normal science
Publicado en:	International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Vol. 5, Issue 3-4 (October 2005) , p. 119-141, ISSN 1741-5136

DOI: 10.1504/IJGENVI.2005.007989

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