Wicked problems: a mapping review of the literature

International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 28(6), P. 481 - 502

Published: Dec. 20, 2020

The term ‘wicked problems’ is today widely used in the sustainability literature, but there no consensus on its theoretical underpinnings or utility for research. This paper reports a mapping review of wicked problems literature which we analyzed sample 55 papers regarding 1. whether and how as concept, 2. what meanings are associated with 3. epistemological assumptions stated, 4. rhetorical functions concept performs. results indicate that not always consistently applied concept; authors ascribe many different to use diverse made explicit; performs wide range functions. provide vocabulary enables researchers more clearly position their work dispersed literature.

Language: Английский

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Wicked Problems in Public Policy

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Multi-stakeholder Engagement for the Sustainable Development Goals: Introduction to the Special Issue

Journal of Business Ethics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 180(4), P. 945 - 957

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

Abstract The world is not on track to achieve Agenda 2030—the approach chosen in 2015 by all UN member states engage multiple stakeholders for the common goal of sustainable development. creation 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) arguably offered a new take development adopting hybrid and principle-based governance approaches, where public, private, profit knowledge-institutions were invited around achieving medium-term targets. Cross-sector partnerships multi-stakeholder engagement sustainability have consequently taken shape. But call collaboration has also come with fundamental challenges meaningful strategies—when private enterprises try establish elaborate configurations. How can purpose businesses be mitigated through effectively serve agenda? In selecting nine scholarly contributions, this special issue aims at advancing discourse. To stimulate further progress business studies, introductory essay, furthermore, identifies three pathways research processes support Decade Action along coupling lines: multi-sector alignment (relational coupling), operational perception (cognitive coupling) strategic (material coupling).

Language: Английский

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‘Horses for courses’ – an interrogation of tools for marine ecosystem-based management

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Marine Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) approaches are a well-established and fundamental component of international agreements treaties, regional seas conventions, assessment strategies, European Directives national instruments. However, there is the need to interrogate clarify implementation EBM under current marine management. Although particular focus here within Union Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), all lessons learned applicable assessments management in worldwide given that instruments aim ensure sustainability ecosystems human uses. Notably, MSFD aims Good Environmental Status (GES) will be achieved thereby enabling coastal deliver ecosystem services societal goods benefits while at same time being adaptive rapid climate environmental changes. As clear understanding tools available achieve it needed for practitioners, regulators their advisors, analysis firstly presents (including its origin application) wider 26 principles on which based. Secondly, we identify key elements addressed by those (18 elements). Thirdly, types use context (19 tool groups). Fourthly analyze suitability using an expert judgement approach. Finally, conclude with from briefly indicate how they could combined help most effective way. It emphasized no single likely satisfy aspects therefore employing complementary suite as part toolbox recommended.

Language: Английский

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Evidence-based policymaking and the wicked problem of SDG 5 Gender Equality

Journal of International Business Policy, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 28 - 57

Published: July 17, 2020

Language: Английский

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Beyond COVID-19: Applying “SDG logics” for resilient transformations

Journal of International Business Policy, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 451 - 464

Published: Oct. 16, 2020

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a realistic approach to navigate societies through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. However, SDG agenda is not without flaws. Even before pandemic, progress towards achieving SDGs has been too slow. presents stress test for approach. provides three 'logics' that could help transform sustainable societies: (1) governance logic sets goals, adopts policies, tracks steer impacts; (2) systems (nexus) manages interactions; (3) strategic enables (micro-level) companies develop strategies impact (macro-level) policy goals. We discuss key hurdles each of these logics face. Transforming requires multinational enterprises policymakers (better) apply logics, they address operational challenges overcome flaws in present SDGs.

Language: Английский

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Are wicked problems really so wicked? Perceptions of policy problems

Policy and Society, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 38(2), P. 218 - 236

Published: April 3, 2019

Abstract The concept of wicked problems has become widely used in policy analysis. popularity the led to its overuse, and produced significant conceptual stretching. This paper investigates extent which this stretching application issues are not ‘wicked’ any meaningful sense. Based on a survey experts, we find that few, if any, perceived have all attributes problems. Although does appear useful categorizing strict manner, presence or absence certain can still be understanding designing solutions for them.

Language: Английский

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A Call for a Socially Restorative Circular Economy: Waste Pickers in the Recycled Plastics Supply Chain

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 1(2), P. 761 - 782

Published: June 11, 2021

The labour-intensive task of waste collection for recycling is critical to contemporary forms corporate circularity. In low- and middle-income countries, pickers underpin the loop circular economy. Where informality working poverty are norm, typically receive little social protection, work in dangerous conditions, earn low wages. Nevertheless, pickers' addresses multiscalar environmental problems from localised flooding plastic-clogged waterways, preventing release greenhouse gases when plastic burnt. Here, we review recent academic grey literature on picking, economy, circularity understand role position We explain how given outcry against waste, subsequent commitments recycling, there has been greater action material flows than support people who move these flows. Overall, response remains limited, with a general preference over redesign only fifth packaging accounted for. Based this review, present two models. first hierarchy showing foundational recycled plastics supply chain. As up hierarchy, their value increases conditions improve. also propose new model socially restorative economy which provides fair pay, safe legal rights, voice, respect, services, education. Some governments, co-operatives, non-governmental organisations, businesses already towards this-and offers pathways standard trade materials. argue that true sustainability best version be achieved, deeply ingrained challenges must resolved.

Language: Английский

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Insolvent

The MIT Press eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2023

How we can enact meaningful change in computing to meet the urgent need for sustainability and justice. The deep entanglement of information technology with our societies has raised hope a transition more sustainable just communities—those that phase out fossil fuels, distribute public goods fairly, allow free access information, waste less. In principle, should be able help. But practice, live world which opaque algorithms steer us toward misinformation unsustainable consumerism. Insolvent shows why computing's dominant frame thinking is conceptually insufficient address current challenges, continues incur societal debts it cannot pay back. Christoph Becker how reorient design perspectives computer science better align values Beckerpositions role environmental sustainability, social justice, intersection two, explains designing IT both technically ethically challenging. goes on argue could aided by critical friends—disciplines draw theory, feminist thought, systems thinking—to make sense its society. Finally, demonstrates possible fuse work science, showing new fruitful directions professionals researchers pursue.

Language: Английский

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Addressing the microplastic crisis: A multifaceted approach to removal and regulation

Environmental Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17, P. 100579 - 100579

Published: Aug. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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