Analysis of Global Change Assessments
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Analysis of Global Change Assessments

Lessons Learned

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eBook - ePub

Analysis of Global Change Assessments

Lessons Learned

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About this book

Global change assessments inform decision makers about the scientific underpinnings of a range of environmental issues, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, and loss of biodiversity. Dozens of assessments have been conducted to date by various U.S. and international groups, many of them influencing public policies, technology development, and research directions. This report analyzes strengths and weaknesses of eight past assessments to inform future efforts. Common elements of effective assessments include strong leadership, extensive engagement with interested and affected parties, a transparent science-policy interface, and well defined communication strategies. The report identifies 11 essential elements of effective assessments and recommends that future assessments include decision support tools that make use of information at the regional and local level where decisions are made.

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Table of contents

  1. COVER PAGE
  2. THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES
  3. COMMITTEE ON ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL CHANGE ASSESSMENTS
  4. BOARD ON ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES AND CLIMATE
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Contents
  8. Summary
  9. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENTS
  10. FRAMING THE ASSESSMENT
  11. BALANCING ASSESSMENT BENEFITS WITH OPPORTUNITY COSTS
  12. IDENTIFYING, ENGAGING, AND RESPONDING TO STAKEHOLDERS
  13. DEVELOPING DECISION-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
  14. NESTED MATRIX CONCEPT
  15. 1 Introduction
  16. 2 Diversity of Assessments and Their Potential Contributions
  17. 3 Major Challenges to Achieving an Effective Assessment Process
  18. 4 Case Studies of Global Change Assessments
  19. 5 Advice for Effective Assessments
  20. References
  21. Appendixes