A knowledge intervention to explore stakeholders’ understanding of a dynamic coastal nature reserve

Conference paper (2014)

Authors

Floortje d’Hont Policy Analysis - TPM
J Slinger Policy Analysis - TPM
Petra Goessen Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier
Research Group
Policy Analysis (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2014 Floortje d’Hont , J Slinger, Petra Goessen
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Published Date

2014

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

Policy Analysis

Abstract

As quantitative modelling can be used to build stakeholder understanding for management decisions, and can help build consensus (Stave, 2003), a system dynamics modelling study of the abiotic dynamics of an archetypical small estuary, the Slufter in the Netherlands is formulated. The model is used in combination with an analysis of stakeholders’ values, their perceptions and the multi-functional utility of the Slufter in the design and application of a participatory approach aimed at enhancing the (collaborative) long-term decision-making on the inherently dynamic, coastal nature reserve. In particular, the information derived both from the model and the interviews with stakeholders provides an indication that a shared understanding of the ecological and social functions of the Slufter estuary can be enhanced by integrating a stakeholder approach and problem modelling. Although stakeholders’ opinions changed less than expected, we believe that such an integrated approach can contribute to increasing the effectiveness of problem modelling in multi-actor systems.