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Participatory Environmental Modeling
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:41
Abstract
The lecture engages students in a participatory modelling process of diverse, real-world, environmental problems working alongside a partner organisation.
Objective
In this course students will learn: • The process of developing a model to address an environmental problem: from choosing an appropriate technique (Agent-based modelling, Bayesian Networks and System dynamics), to conceptualization and model building. • Communication and facilitation skills to foster effective and legitimate collaboration with stakeholders. Students then apply this knowledge and skills to a real-life case study, creating a model with stakeholders to address an environmental problem.
Content
This year the case studies will be : • Coexistence between wildlife and Humans in the Apennines (Italy) in and around Abruzzo National Park. Partner: Paula Mayer from Rewilding Appenines • How to manage a polarized valley about landscape management? Partner: Igor Vigna from the Consorzio Forestale del Canaveze • What is behind Tiroler Wasserkraft company pursuing the Kaunertal project beyond all economic and environmental evidence against it? Partner: Marieke Vogt from WET (Wildwasser Erhalten Tirol)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 16
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Participatory Environmental Modeling |
|
2 h weekly |