The Decision Support Toolbox (DST) methodology attempts to integrate cutting-edge theoretical concepts and approaches into functional methodologies, which adaptively address targeted social and ecological systems (SES) function, accepting the non-linear, uncertain, and heterogeneous nature of these complex systems. The participatory method of scenario planning, and its linked counterpart resiliency analysis of decision-making, assist in engaging multiple stakeholders, especially on the local level, to represent their perspectives of current and future configurations of the SES, as well as what outputs could assist them to help it maintain or increase resilience to disturbances.
Further, the hard system tools of qualitative and quantitative system dynamics modeling comprehensively illustrate how different variables affect SES function at various spatial and temporal scales. The models will provide various stakeholders the ability to view how the system will function under various configurations and therefore make decisions that benefit both the environment and livelihoods. The DST software integrates the outcomes of the various techniques, as well as much more, into a user-friendly interface that could serve diverse stakeholders to govern and manage resources in sustainable ways, benefiting livelihoods and the environment.
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