|   | 
Details
   web
Records
Author Schürkmann, A.
Title Estimating the benefit-cost ratio of infrastructural measures to increase water supply for irrigation on a global scale Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis Master's thesis
Publisher Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title M.Sc.
Series Volume M.Sc. Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes (up) TradeM Approved no
Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 5145
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Högner, K.
Title Improving the methodology for global agricultural water availability and identifying hot spots for potential dam sites in East-Africa Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis Master's thesis
Publisher Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Place of Publication Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title M.Sc.
Series Volume M.Sc. Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes (up) TradeM Approved no
Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 5148
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author König, H.
Title Operationalising sustainability impact assessment of land use scenarios in developing countries : a stakeholder-based approach with case studies in China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and Tunisia Type Book Whole
Year 2013 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords
Abstract
Address
Corporate Author Thesis Ph.D. thesis
Publisher Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlanschaftsforschung e.V. Place of Publication Müncheberg Editor
Language Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title PhD
Series Volume PhD Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes (up) TradeM Approved no
Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 5149
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Sieber, S.; Amjath-Babu, T.S.; McIntosh, B.S.; Tscherning, K.; Müller, K.; Helming, K.; Pohle, D.; Fricke, K.; Verweij, P.; Pacini, C.; Jansson, T.; Gomez y Paloma, S.
Title Evaluating the characteristics of a non-standardised Model Requirements Analysis (MRA) for the development of policy impact assessment tools Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Environmental Modelling & Software Abbreviated Journal Env. Model. Softw.
Volume 49 Issue Pages 53-63
Keywords impact assessment tools; iat; siat; sustainability; model requirements analysis; user requirement analysis; support; systems; design; methodology; management; decision; science
Abstract The aim of this paper is to provide a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of a non-standardised Model Requirements Analysis (MRA) used for the purpose of developing the Sustainability Impact Assessment Tool (SIAT). By ‘non-standardised’ we mean not strictly following a published MRA method. The underlying question we are interested in addressing is how non-standardised methods, often employed in research driven projects, compare to defined methods with more standardised structure, with regards their ability to capture model requirements effectively, and with regards their overall usability. Through describing and critically assessing the specific features of the non-standardised MRA employed, the ambition of this paper is to provide insights useful for impact assessment tool (IAT) development. Specifically, the paper will (i) characterise kinds of user requirements relevant to the functionality and design of IATs; (ii) highlight the strengths and weaknesses of non-standardised MRA for user requirements capture, analysis and reflection in the context of IAT; (iii) critically reflect on the process and outcomes of having used a non-standardised MRA in comparison with other more standardised approaches. To accomplish these aims, we first review methods available for IAT development before describing the SIAT development process, including the MRA employed. Major strengths and weaknesses of the MRA method are then discussed in terms of user identification and characterisation, organisational characterisation and embedding, and ability to capture design options for ensuring usability and usefulness. A detailed assessment on the structural differences of MRA with two advanced approaches (Integrated DSS design and goal directed design) and their role in performance of the MRA tool is used to critique the approach employed. The results show that MRA is able to bring thematic integration, establish system performance and technical thresholds as well as detailing quality and transparency guidelines. Nevertheless the discussion points out to a number of deficiencies in application – (i) a need to more effectively characterise potential users, and; (ii) a need to better foster communication among the distinguished roles in the development process. If addressed these deficiencies, SIAT non-standardised MRA could have brought out better outcomes in terms of tool usability and usefulness, and improved embedding of the tool into conditions of targeted end-users. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1364-8152 ISBN Medium Article
Area Expedition Conference
Notes (up) TradeM, ft_macsur Approved no
Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 4506
Permanent link to this record
 

 
Author Fürst, C.; Helming, K.; Lorz, C.; Müller, F.; Verburg, P.H.
Title Integrated land use and regional resource management--a cross-disciplinary dialogue on future perspectives for a sustainable development of regional resources Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Journal of Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal J. Environ. Manage.
Volume 127 Suppl Issue Pages S1-S5
Keywords Conservation of Natural Resources/*methods; Analytical framework for integrated planning; Integrated land use; Regional planning; Regional resource management; Sustainable regional development
Abstract Our paper introduces objectives and ideas of the special issue “Integrated land use and regional resource management – A cross-disciplinary dialogue on future perspectives for a sustainable development of regional resources” and provides an overview on the contributions of the single papers in the special issue to this topic. Furthermore, we discuss and present major challenges and demands on integrated land use and regional resource management and we come up with an analytical framework how to correspond these demands.
Address
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0301-4797 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes (up) TradeM, ftnotmacsur Approved no
Call Number MA @ admin @ Serial 4826
Permanent link to this record