Beginning the Process

A recent commentary (Curran 2009) suggests that there are currently no single programs capable of delivering overall support (including social and economic perspectives) to environmental decision-making, and emphasizes the need for further research on viable decision-support frameworks.  Application of the DPSIR framework will better ensure that we do not overlook critical relationships and that we recognize the full consequence of a decision to related parts of the larger system (O’Connor & Mc Dermott 1997).

To learn more about how to develop a DPSIR, proceed to Module 2 or return to Tutorial Homepage.