Approaches of Adaptive Modeling for Sustainable Environmental Systems: Policy and Governance

This book provides a comprehensive overview of adaptive modeling techniques and explores various modeling approaches, including system dynamics, agent-based modeling, and integrated assessment modeling, with a focus on key environmental challenges. It examines how adaptive modeling can inform evidence-based policymaking, foster stakeholder engagement, support adaptive governance structures, and facilitate the implementation of sustainable practices. The book presents real-world case studies and examples from diverse environmental contexts to illustrate the practical application of adaptive modeling approaches. Key Features:Provides an overview of adaptive modeling approaches for sustainable developmentEmphasizes policy and governance integration for adaptive modeling to achieve sustainable outcomesProposes the development of sustainable and resilient environmental systemsExplains how adaptive modeling informs policy, fosters participation, and supports adaptive governance structuresIncludes both theoretical and practical case studiesThis book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in environmental and civil engineering.

• Publication date: 24 September 2026
• Page count: 194
• Dimensions: Height 234 mm; Width 156 mm
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN-13: 9781032866475