Complexity of Coupled Human and Natural Systems
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences · University of Wisconsin–Madison · +3 more institutions
Abstract
Integrated studies of coupled human and natural systems reveal new and complex patterns and processes not evident when studied by social or natural scientists separately. Synthesis of six case studies from around the world shows that couplings between human and natural systems vary across space, time, and organizational units. They also exhibit nonlinear dynamics with thresholds, reciprocal feedback loops, time lags, resilience, heterogeneity, and surprises. Furthermore, past couplings have legacy effects on present conditions and future possibilities.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 89.97
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 41
Authors
16- JLJianguo LiuCorresponding
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Washington, Swedish Academy, Michigan State University
- TDThomas Dietz
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Washington, Swedish Academy, Michigan State University
- SRStephen R. Carpenter
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Washington, Swedish Academy, Michigan State University
- MAMarina Alberti
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Washington, Swedish Academy, Michigan State University
- CFCarl Folke
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Washington, Swedish Academy, Michigan State University
Topics & keywords
- Natural (archaeology)
- Resilience (materials science)
- Reciprocal
- Complex system
- Nonlinear system
- Human systems engineering
- Computer science
- Psychological resilience