Mathias, J-D, Anderies, JM, Baggio, J et al. (6 more authors) (2020) Exploring non-linear transition pathways in social-ecological systems. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 10 (1). ARTN 4136. ISSN 2045-2322
Abstract
Tipping point dynamics are fundamental drivers for sustainable transition pathways of social-ecological systems (SES). Current research predominantly analyzes how crossing tipping points causes regime shifts, however, the analysis of potential transition pathways from these social and ecological tipping points is often overlooked. In this paper, we analyze transition pathways and the potential outcomes that these may lead to via a stylized model of a system composed of interacting agents exploiting resources and, by extension, the overall ecosystem. Interactions between the social and the ecological system are based on a perception-exploitation framework. We show that the presence of tipping points in SES may yield counter-intuitive social-ecological transition pathways. For example, the high perception of an alarming ecological state among agents can provide short-term ecological benefits, but can be less effective in the long term, compared to a low-perception condition. This work also highlights how understanding non-linear interactions is critical for defining suitable transition pathways of any SES.
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 28 Nov 2023 12:27 |
Last Modified: | 01 Dec 2023 15:12 |
Status: | Published |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41598-020-59713-w |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:200300 |