Navigating uncertainty in environmental composite indicators

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• 作者：Michael J. Burgass^a ; ^b ; ^{m.burgass14@imperial.ac.uk} ; Benjamin S. Halpern^a ; ^c ; ^d ; Emily Nicholson^e ; E.J. Milner-Gulland^b
• 关键词：Systems modelling ; Ocean health index ; Environmental performance index ; Climate change performance index ; Sustainable society index
• 刊名：Ecological Indicators
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：April 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：75
• 期：Complete
• 页码：268-278
• 全文大小：1609 K
• 卷排序：75

文摘

Multiple sources and types of uncertainty found in composite indicators. Existing treatment focuses mainly on sensitivity and uncertainty analyses. Deep uncertainty and lack of transparency impedes review and iterative development. We recommend systems modelling and systematic engagement to overcome uncertainty. We provide a framework for analysing uncertainty in composite indicators.