Contribution of simulation and gaming to natural resource management issues: An introduction

Olivier Barreteau, Christophe Le Page, Pascal Perez

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    Abstract

    Nowadays, computer-mediated simulations and games are widely used in the field of natural resource management (NRM). They have proved to be useful for various purposes such as supporting decision-making processes and training. First, the specificities of the NRM research field are highlighted. Then, based on the analysis of the articles presented in this special issue of Simulation & Gaming, some key features related to the implementation of gaming in such a context are introduced. Finally, after reviewing the benefits of using simulation games in NRM, the authors stress the ethical issue of changing social relationships among stakeholders by playing a game with some of them.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)185-94
    JournalSimulation and Gaming
    Volume38
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007

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