Tutorials on Systems Thinking
DPSIR Example: Mountain Development
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Mountains are globally important ecosystems, providing rich biological diversity, recreational opportunities, and hubs of culture and heritage. However, they are susceptible to accelerating rates of soil erosion, landslides, and loss of habitat, in addition to widespread poverty among mountain inhabitants.
Odermatt used the DPSIR framework in a comparative study of 40 case studies to demonstrate possible approaches to Sustainable Mountain Development (SMD) that could be applied globally.
Odermatt, S. 2004. Evaluation of mountain case studies by means of sustainability variables: A DPSIR model as an evaluation tool in the context of the North-South discussion. Mountain Research and Development 24:336-341.