Workshop on Participatory Modelling (WKParticipatoryModelling; outputs from 2024 meeting)

@book{Ainsworth2025,
  Title = {Workshop on Participatory Modelling (WKParticipatoryModelling; outputs from 2024 meeting)},
  Author = {Ainsworth, Gillian and Anderson, Darcie and Ballesteros, Marta and Bentley, Jacob and Cavieses, Ricardo and Chevallier, Adrien and Gaglioti, Martina and Gamaza Márquez, Maria and Glyki, Eirini and Gyimah, David and Hamon, Katell and Hidalgo Garrido, Alejandro and Hopkins, Stéphanie and Kastanidi, Erasmia and Kisters, Tom and Kriegl, Michael and Lehuta, Sigrid and Lincoln, Sarina and Jørgensen, Lis Lindal and Llope, Marcos and Macher, Claire and Makris, Jelto and Martins, Irene and Meerhoff, Erika and Morsbach, Samuel and Moullec, Fabien and Ndiaw Seck, Mamadou and Pace, Matthew and Peixoto, Ualerson and Perryman, Holly Ann and Pierce, Maria and Planque, Benjamin and Reid, David and Santiago Garcia de Vinuesa Gutierrez, Alfredo and Scholten, Charlotte and Steins, Nathalie and Thebaud, Olivier and Zafimamatrapehy, Deutz},
  Editor = {Bentley, J. and Planque, B.},
  Year = {2025},
  Doi = {10.17895/ices.pub.29381897},
  Abstract = {The Workshop on Participatory Modelling (WKParticipatoryModelling) was convened to advance the integration of participatory approaches into ICES science and advice. Its terms of reference included reviewing past participatory modelling experiences, identifying where its application could improve ICES processes, and developing a structured framework for future implementation.

The workshop addressed three questions: (1) How has participatory modelling been used inside and outside ICES, and what lessons can be drawn? (2) In which areas could ICES benefit from participatory modelling? (3) How to build a robust participatory modelling framework compatible with ICES workflows?

The workshop found that while participatory modelling improves the credibility, relevance, and acceptance of scientific outputs, its application within ICES is inconsistent. Some successes were achieved in integrated ecosystem assessment (IEA) groups and more specifically in the Workshop on an Ecosystem Based Approach to Fishery Management for the Irish Sea (WKIRISH) expert group. However, major challenges remain, including a lack of structured methods, limited training, and difficulties in balancing empirical science with experiential stakeholder knowledge.

The group identified high-priority areas for participatory modelling, including mixed-fisheries management, integrated ecosystem assessments, marine spatial planning, biodiversity conservation, and climate impact assessments. Participatory modelling is especially relevant when stakes are high, uncertainties are high, multiple views or interests are conflicting, and when models represent the behaviour of human groups.

A draft framework was developed to guide participatory modelling in ICES. It emphasizes clear justification for participation, rigorous stakeholder selection, co-development of models, robust facilitation, transparent communication, and systematic monitoring and evaluation. The framework is modular to allow adaptation across different projects and sectors. A practical method to guide, assess, and report participatory engagement is also provided as annex to the report.

Future work priorities include testing and developing the framework in selected case studies, training ICES scientists and stakeholders in participatory techniques, showcasing participatory modelling at ICES Annual Science Conference, and embedding participatory modelling practices into standard ICES advisory processes. The long-term goal is to institutionalize participatory modelling to enhance trust, transparency, and the real-world applicability of ICES science and advice.},
}

TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ainsworth, Gillian
AU  - Anderson, Darcie
AU  - Ballesteros, Marta
AU  - Bentley, Jacob
AU  - Cavieses, Ricardo
AU  - Chevallier, Adrien
AU  - Gaglioti, Martina
AU  - Gamaza Márquez, Maria
AU  - Glyki, Eirini
AU  - Gyimah, David
AU  - Hamon, Katell
AU  - Hidalgo Garrido, Alejandro
AU  - Hopkins, Stéphanie
AU  - Kastanidi, Erasmia
AU  - Kisters, Tom
AU  - Kriegl, Michael
AU  - Lehuta, Sigrid
AU  - Lincoln, Sarina
AU  - Jørgensen, Lis Lindal
AU  - Llope, Marcos
AU  - Macher, Claire
AU  - Makris, Jelto
AU  - Martins, Irene
AU  - Meerhoff, Erika
AU  - Morsbach, Samuel
AU  - Moullec, Fabien
AU  - Ndiaw Seck, Mamadou
AU  - Pace, Matthew
AU  - Peixoto, Ualerson
AU  - Perryman, Holly Ann
AU  - Pierce, Maria
AU  - Planque, Benjamin
AU  - Reid, David
AU  - Santiago Garcia de Vinuesa Gutierrez, Alfredo
AU  - Scholten, Charlotte
AU  - Steins, Nathalie
AU  - Thebaud, Olivier
AU  - Zafimamatrapehy, Deutz
ED  - Bentley, Jacob
ED  - Planque, Benjamin
TI  - Workshop on Participatory Modelling (WKParticipatoryModelling; outputs from 2024 meeting)
PY  - 2025
DO  - 10.17895/ices.pub.29381897
AB  - The Workshop on Participatory Modelling (WKParticipatoryModelling) was convened to advance the integration of participatory approaches into ICES science and advice. Its terms of reference included reviewing past participatory modelling experiences, identifying where its application could improve ICES processes, and developing a structured framework for future implementation.

The workshop addressed three questions: (1) How has participatory modelling been used inside and outside ICES, and what lessons can be drawn? (2) In which areas could ICES benefit from participatory modelling? (3) How to build a robust participatory modelling framework compatible with ICES workflows?

The workshop found that while participatory modelling improves the credibility, relevance, and acceptance of scientific outputs, its application within ICES is inconsistent. Some successes were achieved in integrated ecosystem assessment (IEA) groups and more specifically in the Workshop on an Ecosystem Based Approach to Fishery Management for the Irish Sea (WKIRISH) expert group. However, major challenges remain, including a lack of structured methods, limited training, and difficulties in balancing empirical science with experiential stakeholder knowledge.

The group identified high-priority areas for participatory modelling, including mixed-fisheries management, integrated ecosystem assessments, marine spatial planning, biodiversity conservation, and climate impact assessments. Participatory modelling is especially relevant when stakes are high, uncertainties are high, multiple views or interests are conflicting, and when models represent the behaviour of human groups.

A draft framework was developed to guide participatory modelling in ICES. It emphasizes clear justification for participation, rigorous stakeholder selection, co-development of models, robust facilitation, transparent communication, and systematic monitoring and evaluation. The framework is modular to allow adaptation across different projects and sectors. A practical method to guide, assess, and report participatory engagement is also provided as annex to the report.

Future work priorities include testing and developing the framework in selected case studies, training ICES scientists and stakeholders in participatory techniques, showcasing participatory modelling at ICES Annual Science Conference, and embedding participatory modelling practices into standard ICES advisory processes. The long-term goal is to institutionalize participatory modelling to enhance trust, transparency, and the real-world applicability of ICES science and advice.
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