Framing the Problem and Identifying Potential Solutions.

Published online
22 Feb 2023
Published by
Conservation Evidence
Content type
Book chapter
Website(s)
https://www.conservationevidence.com/
DOI
10.11647/OBP.0321.07

Author(s)
Esmail, N. & Green, R. & Petrovan, S. & Salafsky, N. & Taylor, N. G. & Wilson, J. D.

Publication language
English
Location
UK

Abstract

The creation of effective conservation policy and practice starts by framing the problem to be solved. This requires deciding what is important, identifying the current and potential future threats, diagnosing the actual cause of the problems, and identifying solutions, including innovating to create new ones when required. This chapter describes various techniques that can be used to frame the problem including horizon scanning, situation models and theory of change diagrams. These can be used to identify the analytical questions and specific assumptions that underpin the assessment of evidence and decision making.

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