Telecoupling as a framework to support a more nuanced understanding of causality in land system science
Busck-Lumholt LM, Coenen J, Persson J, Frohn Pedersen A, Mertz O, Corbera E (2022)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2022
Journal
Book Volume: 17
Pages Range: 386-406
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2022.2086640
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.
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Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA) / Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies
Spain (ES)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) / Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain (ES)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Germany (DE)
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Germany (DE)
University of Copenhagen
Denmark (DK)
Spain (ES)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) / Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Spain (ES)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Germany (DE)
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
Germany (DE)
University of Copenhagen
Denmark (DK)
How to cite
APA:
Busck-Lumholt, L.M., Coenen, J., Persson, J., Frohn Pedersen, A., Mertz, O., & Corbera, E. (2022). Telecoupling as a framework to support a more nuanced understanding of causality in land system science. Journal of Land Use Science, 17(1), 386-406. https://doi.org/10.1080/1747423X.2022.2086640
MLA:
Busck-Lumholt, Louise Marie, et al. "Telecoupling as a framework to support a more nuanced understanding of causality in land system science." Journal of Land Use Science 17.1 (2022): 386-406.
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