Factsheet: Modelling methods for assessing complex and social impacts of policies : qualitative and quantitative system modelling approaches for policy advice : qualitative and quantitative system modelling approaches for policy advice / publisher: German Federal Environmental Agency (UBA) ; authorship, institution: Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), authors: Dr. Christoph Schünemann, Elena Reger, Dr. Hendrik Herold

Abstract

The Factsheet results from the research project "Machbarkeitsstudie: Modellierung von Anpassungsmaßnahmen: Akteure, Entscheidungen und Wirksamkeit", introduces the topic of system modelling approaches and their suitability to assess impacts of policies in the field of climate adaptation and summarizes the main findings of the project (what are complex social systems how are system models helpful? Which approaches are suitable for which questions? How are system modells developed? How can system models support policy-making?). The main insights and information are graphically brought together in form of a decision tree to select suitable modelling methods.