Telecoupling as a framework to support a more nuanced understanding of causality in land system science
Busck-Lumholt, Louise Marie (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Coenen, Johanna (Universidad de Leuphana Lüneburg)
Persson, Joel (University of Copenhagen - Koslashbenhavns universitet)
Frohn Pedersen, Anna (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
Mertz, Ole (University of Copenhagen - Koslashbenhavns universitet)
Corbera, Esteve (Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats)

Date:	2022
Description:	21 pàg.
Abstract:	This article illustrates the potential of the telecoupling framework to improve causal attribution in land system science (LSS). We shed light on the distinct analytical approaches that have characterized telecoupling research to date, how these can contribute to LSS with new insights, and whether such insights can improve causal attribution. By reviewing 45 empirical telecoupling studies, we firstly demonstrate how telecoupling is applied in a broad variety of ways within LSS and across different disciplines and research topics, albeit with qualitative data and assessments being underrepresented. Secondly, we show that telecoupling is clearer in its contribution to causal attribution when applied explicitly in framework integration or empirical application, rather than when it is included more indirectly as a narrative. Finally, we argue that telecoupling can complement existing LSS theory with a flexible and holistic approach to dealing with the uncertainties and complexities related to attributing causality in a globalized world.
Grants:	European Commission 765408 Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación CEX2019-000940-M
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Causality ; Land system science ; Social-ecological systems ; Telecoupling
Published in:	Journal of Land Use Science, Vol. 17 Núm. 1 (2022) , p. 386-406, ISSN 1747-4248

DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2022.2086640

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