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Diffusion of innovative agricultural production systems for sustainable development of small islands: A methodological approach based on the science of complexity
Guiseppe BarberaFederico M. Buterasubject
Sustainable developmentGlobal and Planetary ChangeEcologyProcess (engineering)business.industryCapparis spinosaEnvironmental resource managementPollutionfood.foodIdentification (information)foodAgricultureEconomicsProduction (economics)Agricultural productivitybusinessEnvironmental planningTourismdescription
In order to develop small islands, not only must a vital agricultural system be maintained, but the range of opportunities for tourism must be increased with respect to both the seaside and the environmental features of the rural landscape. As an alternative to the traditional and economically declining ones, many innovative production processes can be identified, but their success depends on their interaction with the physical, biological, economic and social environment. In order to identify the main nodes and the most critical interactions, so as to increase the probability of success of a new productive process, a methodological approach based on the science of complexity is proposed for the cultivation of capers (Capparis spinosa L.) on the island of Pantelleria. The methodology encompasses the identification of actors and factors involved. the quantitative evaluation of their interactions with the different stages of the productive process, and a quasiquantitative evaluation of the probability that the particular action will be performed successfully.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-01 | Environmental Management |