Telecoupling as a framework to support a more nuanced understanding of causality in land system science
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In: Journal of Land Use Science, Vol. 17, No. 1, 02.01.2022, p. 386-406.
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T1 - Telecoupling as a framework to support a more nuanced understanding of causality in land system science
AU - Busck-Lumholt, Louise Marie
AU - Coenen, Johanna
AU - Persson, Joel
AU - Frohn Pedersen, Anna
AU - Mertz, Ole
AU - Corbera, Esteve
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
PY - 2022/1/2
Y1 - 2022/1/2
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Sustainability Governance
KW - Environmental Governance
KW - telecoupling
KW - causality
KW - land system science
KW - social-ecological system
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85136819906&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/1747423X.2022.2086640
DO - 10.1080/1747423X.2022.2086640
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 17
SP - 386
EP - 406
JO - Journal of Land Use Science
JF - Journal of Land Use Science
SN - 1747-423X
IS - 1
ER -