Journal article
Value-based scenario planning: Exploring multifaceted values in natural disaster planning and management
A Rawluk, RM Ford, KJH Williams
Ecology and Society | RESILIENCE ALLIANCE | Published : 2018
Abstract
The multifaceted dynamics of values underpin many social-ecological challenges, but there are limited approaches for grappling with them. Participatory scenario planning can be a useful tool to explore and evaluate different approaches in natural disaster management. We developed value-based scenario planning as a general framework and process and applied it to the context of bushfire management in Victoria, Australia. From our application, three scenarios resulted: developing self-reliant people and communities; a safe society: separating people and fuel; and living with nature and bushfire. We found that values could guide the development of relatable scenarios and that value-based scenari..
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We wish to thank the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for the funding that supported this research and the staff support of Sanchia Draper and Kathy Overton (the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning) and Adam Whitchurch (Parks Victoria) in conducting the research. We are very grateful for the participants from Victoria that developed these scenarios and for the invaluable input from Zuzana Harmackova on an earlier draft of the manuscript. We thank two anonymous reviewers for their invaluable feedback that improved the paper. Figures 6-8 were prepared by Blue Vapours Creative Studios.