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===== 3.5.4.2.2 Structured decision making =====

Structured decision making (SDM) is an emerging practice used with stakeholders to identify alternative actions, evaluate trade-offs, and inform decisions in complex situations (Gregory et al., 2012 <sup>[[#fn:r2284|2284]]</sup> ). Few SDM processes have been undertaken in polar regions, with most as exploratory demonstration projects led by researchers. These have included indigenous residents and researchers identifying trade-offs and actions related to subsistence harvesting in a changing environment (Christie et al., 2018 <sup>[[#fn:r2285|2285]]</sup> ) stakeholder interviews to show how a ‘triage method’ can link community monitoring with community needs and wildlife management priorities (Wheeler et al., 2018 <sup>[[#fn:r2286|2286]]</sup> ), and the application of multi-criteria decision analysis to address difficult decisions related to mining opportunities in Greenland (Trump et al., 2018 <sup>[[#fn:r2287|2287]]</sup> ). The Decision Theater North at the University of Alaska is also being explored as an innovative method of decision support (Kofinas et al., 2016 <sup>[[#fn:r2288|2288]]</sup> ). SDM may have potential in creating climate resilience pathways in polar regions ( ''low confidence'' ), but there is currently limited experience with its application.

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