1. The Decision Theatre Triangle for societal challenges—An example case and research needs.
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Wolf, Sarah, Fürst, Steffen, Geiges, Andreas, Laublichler, Manfred, Mielke, Jahel, Steudle, Gesine, Winter, Konstantin, and Jaeger, Carlo
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TRIANGLES , *SCIENTIFIC communication , *SUSTAINABILITY , *MATHEMATICAL models , *COMMUNICATIONS research - Abstract
Tackling societal challenges relating to sustainability requires both an understanding of the underlying complex socio-ecological systems and participation of scientists as well as relevant stakeholders, such as practice experts, decision makers, and citizens. This paper introduces the Decision Theatre Triangle, a method which combines empirical information, mathematical modelling and simulation, and a format for dialogue between scientists and stakeholders. While it builds on previous Decision Theatre work, the new structuring into these three elements emphasizes what is needed for setting up a Decision Theatre for a given challenge. Based on experience with a specific example – sustainable mobility in Germany – it is argued that agent-based models are particularly suitable for Decision Theatres and that the method is useful not only for decision support but also for science communication and co-creation of a deeper knowledge of the system under discussion. As a step towards facilitating a broader use of the Decision Theatre Triangle method, the paper then sketches research needs for each of its three elements, with a focus on mathematical modelling and simulation. [Display omitted] • The Decision Theatre Triangle combines data, models, and stakeholder dialogues. • It enables decision support, science communication and co-production of research. • Agent-based modelling shows benefits in the Decision Theatre Triangle method. • Setting up Decision Theatre Triangles for societal challenges needs model structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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