A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management: The DPSIR modelling process

European Journal of Operational Research

Volumn 227, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 558-569

  Gregory, Amanda J ^a   Atkins, Jonathan P ^a   Burdon, Daryl ^a   Elliott, Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HULL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Complex adaptive systems; DPSIR; OR in natural resources; Problem structuring; Sustainable development; The Ecosystem Approach

Indexed keywords

COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS; DPSIR; ECOSYSTEM APPROACH; OR IN NATURAL RESOURCES; PROBLEM STRUCTURING;

ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

ECOSYSTEMS;

EID: 84875459670     PISSN: 03772217     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2012.11.020     Document Type: Article

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