Multi-scale integrated analysis of sustainability: A methodological tool to improve the quality of narratives

International Journal of Global Environmental Issues

Volumn 5, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 119-141

  Giampietro, Mario ^a,b   Ramos Martin, Jesus ^a,c,d  

^a ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DELLA NUTRIZIONE   (Italy)

^b National Institute of Research on Food and Nutrition (INRAN)   (Italy)

^c INRAN   (Italy)

^d Biennial Ibero American Congress of Development and Environment   (United States)

Author keywords

Complex systems; Impredicative loop analysis; Integrated assessment; Mosaic effect; Multi criteria; Multi scale integrated analysis; Narratives; Post normal science; Science for governance; Sustainability

Indexed keywords

GOVERNANCE APPROACH; METHODOLOGY; SUSTAINABILITY;

EID: 29144500315     PISSN: 14666650     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJGENVI.2005.007989     Document Type: Review

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