James S. Risbey
Monash University
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Risk Analysis | 2005
Jeroen P. van der Sluijs; Matthieu Craye; Silvio Funtowicz; Penny Kloprogge; Jerry Ravetz; James S. Risbey
This article discusses recent experiences with the Numeral Unit Spread Assessment Pedigree (NUSAP) system for multidimensional uncertainty assessment, based on four case studies that vary in complexity. We show that the NUSAP method is applicable not only to relatively simple calculation schemes but also to complex models in a meaningful way and that NUSAP is useful to assess not only parameter uncertainty but also (model) assumptions. A diagnostic diagram can be used to synthesize results of quantitative analysis of parameter sensitivity and qualitative review (pedigree analysis) of parameter strength. It provides an analytic tool to prioritize uncertainties according to quantitative and qualitative insights in the limitations of available knowledge. We show that extension of the pedigree scheme to include societal dimensions of uncertainty, such as problem framing and value-laden assumptions, further promotes reflexivity and collective learning. When used in a deliberative setting, NUSAP pedigree assessment has the potential to foster a deeper social debate and a negotiated management of complex environmental problems.
Hermes | 2012
Jeroen P. van der Sluijs; Arthur C. Petersen; Peter Janssen; James S. Risbey; Jerome R. Ravetz
Les decisions politiques sur les risques environnementaux complexes font frequemment intervenir des elements scientifiques contestes. Il n’y a generalement pas de « faits » qui conduisent a une politique correcte unique. Les elements de preuve qui sont integres dans les avis scientifiques destines a une decision politique necessitent une evaluation de leur qualite. En 2003, l’Agence neerlandaise d’evaluation environnementale a adopte une methode standardisee, designee sous le nom de « guide », dans le cadre de laquelle les principaux aspects de la production et de l’utilisation des connaissances sont presentes grâce a une liste de controle visant a l’evaluation et a la communication des incertitudes. Dans cet article, nous presentons des resultats de l’application de ce guide a la controverse sur les risques des particules en suspension. La deliberation active sur l’incertitude dans un contexte d’expertise entraine un processus d’apprentissage commun entre les experts et les decideurs politiques, ce qui conduit a une meilleure prise de conscience du phenomene d’incertitude et de ses implications politiques.
Global Environmental Change-human and Policy Dimensions | 2005
Suraje Dessai; Xianfu Lu; James S. Risbey
Comptes Rendus Geoscience | 2005
James S. Risbey; Suraje Dessai
Water Science and Technology | 2005
Peter Janssen; Arthur C. Petersen; J.P. van der Sluijs; James S. Risbey; Jerry Ravetz
Energy for Sustainable Development | 2003
Jeroen P. van der Sluijs; James S. Risbey; Penny Kloprogge; Jerome R. Ravetz; Silvio Funtowicz; Serafin Corral Quintana; Angela Guimaraes Pereira; Bruna de Marchi; Arthur C. Petersen; Peter Janssen; Rob Hoppe; Simone W.F. Huijs
Environmental Modeling & Assessment | 2005
James S. Risbey; Jeroen P. van der Sluijs; Penny Kloprogge; Jerry Ravetz; Silvio Funtowicz; Serafin Corral Quintana
Water Science and Technology | 2005
J.P. van der Sluijs; Matthieu Craye; Silvio Funtowicz; Penny Kloprogge; Jerry Ravetz; James S. Risbey
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 2005
Jeroen P. van der Sluijs; James S. Risbey; Jerry Ravetz
Archive | 2004
Peter Janssen; Arthur C. Petersen; Jeroen P. van der Sluijs; James S. Risbey; Jerome R. Ravetz
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