One of the criticisms of sustainability metrics and indicators is that “they attempt to encapsulate an array of diverse processes and interactions in a few simple measures.” Is that simplification fair? And what is the risk of using those simplified measures for making rational decisions?
One of the criticisms of sustainability metrics and indicators is that “they attempt to encapsulate an array of diverse processes and interactions in a few simple measures.” Is that simplification fair? And what is the risk of using those simplified measures for making rational decisions? What would you propose as alternative?