Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The GEO Handbook on Biodiversity Observation Networks |
| Editors | Michele Walters, Robert J Scholes |
| Place of Publication | Cham Switzerland |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Chapter | 12 |
| Pages | 293-308 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319272887 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319272863 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Indicator development
- Data use
- Policy impact
- Assessments
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Using Data for Decision-Making : From Observations to Indicators and Other Policy Tools. / Walpole, Matt; McGeoch, Melodie; Bubb, Philip ; Brummitt, Neil.
The GEO Handbook on Biodiversity Observation Networks. ed. / Michele Walters; Robert J Scholes. Cham Switzerland : Springer, 2017. p. 293-308.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Using Data for Decision-Making
T2 - From Observations to Indicators and Other Policy Tools
AU - Walpole, Matt
AU - McGeoch, Melodie
AU - Bubb, Philip
AU - Brummitt, Neil
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Previous chapters in this handbook have focused primarily on how todevelop observing systems and generate biodiversity observations. Drawing onthese foundations, this chapter explores the use of such data in decision-making processes. It reflects on what data might be used for, how it is packaged, what the challenges are and what to consider in getting it right. It is intended to be a thought-provoking look at insights gained in communicating biodiversity science for policy purposes over the last several years. With a particular focus on indicators, one of the most common forms in which observations are used by decision-makers, the chapter considers the context in which indicators are used and how they are developed. It explores the realities of indicator development and use, including some of the key challenges and ways around them. It also touches on assessments and assessment processes as another important tool linking science to policy.
AB - Previous chapters in this handbook have focused primarily on how todevelop observing systems and generate biodiversity observations. Drawing onthese foundations, this chapter explores the use of such data in decision-making processes. It reflects on what data might be used for, how it is packaged, what the challenges are and what to consider in getting it right. It is intended to be a thought-provoking look at insights gained in communicating biodiversity science for policy purposes over the last several years. With a particular focus on indicators, one of the most common forms in which observations are used by decision-makers, the chapter considers the context in which indicators are used and how they are developed. It explores the realities of indicator development and use, including some of the key challenges and ways around them. It also touches on assessments and assessment processes as another important tool linking science to policy.
KW - Indicator development
KW - Data use
KW - Policy impact
KW - Assessments
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M3 - Chapter (Book)
SN - 9783319272863
SP - 293
EP - 308
BT - The GEO Handbook on Biodiversity Observation Networks
A2 - Walters, Michele
A2 - Scholes, Robert J
PB - Springer
CY - Cham Switzerland
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