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Participatory Management of a Mediterranean Lagoon Complex Social-Ecological System Using Intuitionistic Fuzzy TOPSIS

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  • Anastasia Mirli

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100 Xanthi, Greece)

  • Thomas Bakas

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100 Xanthi, Greece)

  • Dionissis Latinopoulos

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100 Xanthi, Greece)

  • Ifigenia Kagalou

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100 Xanthi, Greece)

  • Mike Spiliotis

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, 67100 Xanthi, Greece)

Abstract

Social-Ecological Systems (SESs) are systems with close linkage between nature and societies. Coastal lagoons are SESs crucial for the ecosystem services (ESs) provided, especially in the Mediterranean Basin, facing threats from anthropogenic activities and climate change. Management strategies focusing solely on ecological elements’ improvement have not yielded the desired outcomes, as they often neglect the needs and perspectives of stakeholders. Participatory approaches promote engagement and awareness to develop sustainable and effective management strategies. Aiming to contribute to the preservation and sustainable management of the Nestos Delta coastal lagoons, a Natura 2000 site in Greece, this study explores the application of intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFS) to capture the inherent uncertainty in stakeholder opinions against complex environmental challenges. Through this participatory approach, stakeholder perspectives were assessed and quantified to rank management alternatives. Ecological health and economic values were prioritized, endorsing the adoption of natural and soft interventions; conflicts and a knowledge gap regarding non-provisioning ESs were revealed, highlighting the necessity of inclusive consultation processes. This approach offers the potential to facilitate consensus-building and enhance the legitimacy of coastal lagoon management decisions.

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  • Anastasia Mirli & Thomas Bakas & Dionissis Latinopoulos & Ifigenia Kagalou & Mike Spiliotis, 2024. "Participatory Management of a Mediterranean Lagoon Complex Social-Ecological System Using Intuitionistic Fuzzy TOPSIS," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-21, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:23:p:10647-:d:1536808
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    1. Mike Spiliotis & Lambros Panagiotou & Ifigenia Kagalou & Dionissis Latinopoulos, 2020. "A Fuzzified Multicriteria Outranking Method for Water Framework Directive Implementation in a Heavily Modified Urban Lake (Pamvotis, Greece)," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 34(14), pages 4491-4510, November.
    2. Vassiliki Kleftoyanni & Michael Vrahnakis, 2024. "Envisaging Participatory Management in Protected Areas: Local Response to Proposed Conservation Actions in Relation to Environmental Orientation," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-18, July.
    3. Frederick A. Armah & David O. Yawson & Alex N.M. Pappoe & Ernest K.A. Afrifa, 2010. "Participation and Sustainable Management of Coastal Lagoon Ecosystems: The Case of the Fosu Lagoon in Ghana," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 2(1), pages 1-17, January.
    4. Anastasia Mirli & Dionissis Latinopoulos & Georgia Galidaki & Konstantinos Bakeas & Ifigenia Kagalou, 2024. "Assessing Historical LULC Changes’ Effect on Ecosystem Services Provisioning and Their Values in a Mediterranean Coastal Lagoon Complex," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-19, August.
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