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    Using Stochastic multi-criteria acceptability analysis methods in SEA: an application to the Park of Trasimeno (Italy)

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    Strategic Environmental Assessment is an important tool, one that has been compulsory in the European Union since 2004. The procedure enables the inclusion of the environment in the planning phase to avoid environmental problems in the future. The individuation and valuation of reasonable alternatives is one of the most important aspects introduced by the Directive. Multi-criteria Decision Analysis can be a tool for choosing the best reasonable alternative. In this study, we test the use of Stochastic Multi- riteria Acceptability Analysis, which is a new family of multi-criteria methods. In particular, we the SMAA-2 method, which allows the use of cardinal data and does not require information on Decision Makers’ preferences. In this application, SMAA-2 enables a solution for a Management Plan of Trasimeno Park in a very sensitive political and social context

    Water use scenarios assessment using multicriteria analysis

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    Water management is a fertile terrain for research, and can be investigated using several methodological instruments and approaches. Multipurpose water resources, which allow for the contemporary presence of in-stream (fishing, swimming, etc.) and off-stream uses (agriculture, household, etc.), are particularly difficult to management due to increasing water demand and the conflict between consumptive and not consumptive uses. New scenarios in agricultural policy (Reform of the European Common Agricultural Policy) and new requests from local stakeholders (recreational activities, rising household water demand, etc.) involve use of decision support methods to find a balance between multiple potential uses. This study describes the application of multicriteria decision aid for choosing the best project for water management and local development among a set of alternatives, using the regime method. The regime method can integrate quantitative data with quality judgement and preference index. The study aims to verify if the regime approach is understandable for the decision maker and if it is suitable for use in ambiguous situations where no quantitative information is available. It is not always possible to get the “best alternative” in multicriteria evaluation: in this study we found two top-rank alternatives, with minor differences, to submit to the decision maker

    Il nuovo piano finanziario per la gestione della Rete Natura 2000

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    Criteri per l'elaborazione del piano finanziario della strategia di gestione della rete Natura 2000 umbr
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