Ecological Indicators: between the two fires of science and policy

摘要: Abstract This article approaches the concept of ecological indicators from a social science perspective. By applying theoretical concepts policy analysis and studies about knowledge utilization, problem structuring boundaries between to issue indicators, we aim contribute our understanding not only development but more importantly actual use in processes importance political context. Our interest is those that attempt measure quality ecosystems can be or are specifically developed used as instruments evaluate effects policies on nature. We claim these although they highly dependent scientific knowledge, cannot solely science-based, due complexity normative aspects involved assessing ecosystem quality. As result, situate fuzzy area production knowledge. will argue expected rejected strategically, Furthermore evaluated with traditional criteria alone. The concludes some lessons for future indicator one them being inclusion stakeholder perspectives.