The model, developed in system dynamics language (software Vensim), simulates the interactions between water management, shellfish farming, agriculture, population & tourism, and infrastructure development around their common water resource and under the influence of external uncertainties (climate and agricultural prices). The model was designed to identify and improve possible land-sea synergies between these activities, aiming to reach a sustainable, robust, and desirable future for the territory.
The downloaded package also includes the data necessary to perform model simulations and the data representing three development scenarios co-designed with local stakeholders to envision possible futures of the territory. Instructions to use the model are provided too.