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Abstract.
Social-ecological systems are an innately complex interaction among social systems and ecosystems. Computer modellers have been working with the WD-NACE social ecological systems research project to develop useful models, following a principled approach to complex systems modelling and simulation (the CoSMoS process). Key considerations include comprehensibility by domain scientists; software engineering rigour; and consideration of soft elements in the context of physical structures and behaviours. In social sciences, there is an unresolved problem in the modelling of soft elements and the structures and behaviours that underlie soft elements. There is a need to model, and simulate, systems that include soft elements, not least to inform policy and decision options. Focusing on the domain model provides a context for understanding the interaction of soft and hard elements, and helps to clarify what sort of soft-element representation would be appropriate in a computer simulation.
Feature / Luciana Fernandes Coelho reveals Brazil's pivotal role in the BBNJ agreement, a crucial step for protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.
Feature / Smriti explains how York residents can contribute to this international event by recording wildlife they see and why she is passionate about citizen science.
Event on 26 April – 29 April in York / For the first time, York is joining this international event encouraging people to record wildlife in their own cities: discover how you can get involved.
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