Use of Multicriteria Decision Analysis to Address Conservation Conflicts

摘要: Conservation conflicts are increasing on a global scale and instruments for reconciling competing interests urgently needed. Multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) is structured, decision-support process that can facilitate dialogue between groups with differing incorporate human environmental dimensions of conflict. MCDA structured transparent method breaking down complex problems incorporating multiple objectives. The value this addressing major challenges in conservation conflict management helps setting realistic goals; entails decision-making process; addresses mistrust, world views, cross-scale issues, patchy or contested information, inflexible legislative tools. Overall we believe provides valuable tool, particularly awareness the effects particular values choices working toward negotiated compromise, although an effect methodological limitations vital before applying it situations.