DPSIR
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DPSIR is a causal framework for describing the interactions between society and the environment.
This framework has been adopted by the European Environment Agency
. The components of this model are:
This framework is an extension of the pressure-state-response model developed by OECD
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As a first step, data and information on all the different elements in the DPSIR chain is collected. Then possible connections between these different aspects are postulated. Through the use of the DPSIR modelling framework, it is possible to gauge the effectiveness of responses put into place
This framework has been adopted by the European Environment Agency
European Environment Agency
European Environment Agency is an agency of the European Union. Its task is to provide sound, independent information on the environment. It is a major information source for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public...
. The components of this model are:
- Driving forces
- Pressures
- States
- Impacts
- Responses
This framework is an extension of the pressure-state-response model developed by OECD
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an international economic organisation of 34 countries founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade...
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As a first step, data and information on all the different elements in the DPSIR chain is collected. Then possible connections between these different aspects are postulated. Through the use of the DPSIR modelling framework, it is possible to gauge the effectiveness of responses put into place