Participatory modelling: Participatory research methods for sustainability ‐ toolkit #6

Abstract

Sustainability challenges require the integration of diverse knowledge types for understanding and managing social-ecological systems. Participatory modelling includes the active involvement of stakeholders in the design, development, and use of models addressing sustainability and natural resource management challenges. Participatory modelling has the potential to support learning and co-production of knowledge, and aid in processes of deliberations, decision-making, collective management, and social learning.