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Sources and implications of uncertainty for coastal managers in the UK

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Jim Hall

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Abstract

This study included semi-structured interviews with eight practitioners who have key roles in UK coastal management. Data from the interviews were analysed using 'grounded theory', which established that sources of uncertainty in decision making are diverse but can be categorised as being modelling issues, values issues, communication and 'externalities'. At present, intuitive and implicit methods of taking uncertainty into account in decision making are much more prevalent than explicit methods. By identifying sources and implications of uncertainty, coastal managers will be in a stronger position to promote resilient systems that can cope with changing natural and social conditions.

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Author(s): Hall JW, Davis JP

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Water and Environment Journal

Year: 2001

Volume: 15

Issue: 2

Pages: 103-108

Print publication date: 01/05/2001

ISSN (print): 1747-6585

ISSN (electronic): 1747-6593

Publisher: CIWEM

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.2001.tb00314.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-6593.2001.tb00314.x

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