Overcoming “analysis paralysis” through better climate change scenario planning
Dates
Publication Date
2022-06-22
Citation
Gregor W. Schuurman, Brian W Miller, Amy Symstad, Amber N. Runyon, and Brecken (Contractor) C Robb, 2022-06-22, Overcoming “analysis paralysis” through better climate change scenario planning: Park Science magazine, v. 36, no. 1.
Summary
This "In Brief" article describes the use of scenario planning to facilitate climate change adaptation in the National Park Service. It summarizes best practices and innovations for using climate change scenario planning, with an emphasis on management outcomes and manager perspectives. The scenario planning approach and management outcomes highlighted in this article are the culmination of more than a decade of collaboration between the USGS and the National Park Service.
Summary
This "In Brief" article describes the use of scenario planning to facilitate climate change adaptation in the National Park Service. It summarizes best practices and innovations for using climate change scenario planning, with an emphasis on management outcomes and manager perspectives. The scenario planning approach and management outcomes highlighted in this article are the culmination of more than a decade of collaboration between the USGS and the National Park Service.