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Using Multicriteria Methods in Environmental Planning and Management

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  • Risto Lahdelma

    (VTT Energy, Technical Research Centre of Finland, P.O. Box 1606, FIN-02044 VTT, Finland)

  • Pekka Salminen

    (School of Business and Economics, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, FIN-40351 Jyväskylä, Finland)

  • Joonas Hokkanen

    (Paavo Ristola Ltd., Väinönkatu 6, FIN-40100 Jyväskylä, Finland)

Abstract

In environmental planning and decision processes several alternatives are analyzed in terms of multiple noncommensurate criteria, and many different stakeholders with conflicting preferences are involved. Based on our experience in real-life applications, we discuss how multicriteria decision aid (MCDA) methods can be used successfully in such processes. MCDA methods support these processes by providing a framework for collecting, storing, and processing all relevant information, thus making the decision process traceable and transparent. It is therefore possible to understand and explain why, under several conflicting preferences, a particular decision was made. The MCDA framework also makes the requirements for new information explicit, thus supporting the allocation of resources for the process.

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  • Risto Lahdelma & Pekka Salminen & Joonas Hokkanen, 2000. "Using Multicriteria Methods in Environmental Planning and Management," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 26(6), pages 595-605, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:26:y:2000:i:6:d:10.1007_s002670010118
    DOI: 10.1007/s002670010118
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