@article{WolfFuerstGeigesetal., author = {Wolf, Sarah and F{\"u}rst, Steffen and Geiges, Andreas and Laublichler, Manfred and Mielke, Jahel and Steudle, Gesine and Winter, Konstantin and Jaeger, Carlo}, title = {The Decision Theatre Triangle for societal challenges - an example case and research needs}, series = {Journal of Cleaner Production}, volume = {394}, journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production}, doi = {10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136299}, pages = {136299}, abstract = {Tackling societal challenges relating to sustainability requires both an understanding of the underlying complex socio-ecological systems and participation of scientists as well as relevant stakeholders, such as practice experts, decision makers, and citizens. This paper introduces the Decision Theatre Triangle, a method which combines empirical information, mathematical modelling and simulation, and a format for dialogue between scientists and stakeholders. While it builds on previous Decision Theatre work, the new structuring into these three elements emphasizes what is needed for setting up a Decision Theatre for a given challenge. Based on experience with a specific example - sustainable mobility in Germany - it is argued that agent-based models are particularly suitable for Decision Theatres and that the method is useful not only for decision support but also for science communication and co-creation of a deeper knowledge of the system under discussion. As a step towards facilitating a broader use of the Decision Theatre Triangle method, the paper then sketches research needs for each of its three elements, with a focus on mathematical modelling and simulation.}, language = {en} }