Catalogue of scenario studies: Knowledge base for Forward-Looking Information and Services

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Posted on: 1 July 2011
By: mackene
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The European Environment Agency has published a report which brings together a review of available scenario studies relevant to environmental assessment and decision making at the European, or sub-European level, and fact sheets of selected 44 case studies using com mon descriptor categories, which enables the user to review existing scenario studies that may be of relevance to their particular interest and benefit from them. The report also provides a contribution to the evolving knowledge base for Forward-Looking Information and Services (FLIS). The aim of FLIS is to introduce forward-looking components and perspectives into existing environmental information systems to create an expanding knowledge base. This living knowledge base will support networking (including the European Environment Information and Observation Network — Eionet); encourage capacity building and exchange of experiences; facilitate institutional change to ensure that appropriate knowledge and information is available and used in environmental policy making; and enable relevant, credible and scientifically sound forward-looking assessments. Overall it is of crucial importance that forward-looking assessments are well designed, supported by appropriate information systems and fit well into existing policy making processes, enhanced by stakeholder participation. It is also important that institutions at all levels develop their capacities to manage these requirements coherently.

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