Towards Participatory Integrated Valuation and Modelling of Ecosystem Services under Land-use Change

in Journal of Land Use Science (in press)

The lack of consideration for Ecosystem Services (ES) values in current decision-making is recognised as one of the main reasons leading to an intense competition and arguably unsustainable use of well ... [more ▼]

The lack of consideration for Ecosystem Services (ES) values in current decision-making is recognised as one of the main reasons leading to an intense competition and arguably unsustainable use of well-located available land. In this paper, we present a framework for the Valuation Of Terrestrial Ecosystem Services (VOTES), aiming at structuring a methodology that is applicable for valuing ES in a given area through a set of indicators that are both meaningful for local actors and scientifically constructed. Examples from a case study area in central Belgium are used to illustrate the methodology: a stepwise procedure starting with the valuation of ES at present. The valuation of the social, biophysical and economic dimensions of ES are based on current land-use patterns. Subsequently, scenarios of land-use change are used to explore potential losses (and/or gains) of ES in the future of the study area. With the VOTES framework, we aim at [1] incorporating stakeholders inputs to widen the valuation process and increase trust in policy-oriented approach; [2] integrating valuation of ES with a sustainable development stance accounting for land-use change; and [3] developing suggestions to policy-makers for integrating ES monitoring in policy developments. [less ▲]

L'intelligence territoriale appliquée au service de la Province de Liège

Report (2012)

Actes du colloque "Comment être acteur du développement de sa région ? : Un colloque international sur le thème de l’intelligence territoriale " (1) Nouvelle culture du développement (2) Outils et ... [more ▼]

Actes du colloque "Comment être acteur du développement de sa région ? : Un colloque international sur le thème de l’intelligence territoriale " (1) Nouvelle culture du développement (2) Outils et méthodes pour l’observation territoriale (3) Pistes d’actions concrètes pour tout territoire (4) Une appropriation indispensable par les acteurs [less ▲]

Programmes et actions publiques pour stimuler l’innovation régionale dans la compétitivité mondiale

in Canadian Public Administration / Administration publique du Canada (2010), 53

Abstract: Theobjectiveofthisarticleistoanalysepublicinitiativestostimulateregional innovation in Walloon region in Belgium and in the Province of Quebec. The empirical analysis relies on the competitive ... [more ▼]

Abstract: Theobjectiveofthisarticleistoanalysepublicinitiativestostimulateregional innovation in Walloon region in Belgium and in the Province of Quebec. The empirical analysis relies on the competitive poles program in Walloon and on the ACCORD project (Action Concerte ́e de Coope ́ration Re ́gionale de De ́veloppement) in Quebec. The comparison will allow discussing the implementation and regional embedding of these programs and will reveal the similarities and the differences between the structure, the organization and the deployment of these strategies in the various regions targeted. [less ▲]

Territorial reconversion and territorial knowledge: added-value of a territorial intelligence process in Flémalle (Belgium)

Conference (2009)

Our communication aims at spreading the participative approach implemented in Flémalle (“new governorship”), but also at discussing the contribution of the theorical and applied research undertaken within ... [more ▼]

Our communication aims at spreading the participative approach implemented in Flémalle (“new governorship”), but also at discussing the contribution of the theorical and applied research undertaken within the framework of the coordination action of the European Network of Territorial Intelligence for local projects (NTIC, participation, animation, analyzes….), the objective is to measure its added-value and transposability within territories of industrial tradition in a context of financial and temporal limitations. [less ▲]

Towards a participative tool of decision-making aid as regards retail location-International Conference of Territorial Intelligence, Besançon 2008

in Papers on Tools and methods of Territorial Intelligence (2009)

Retail activities are more and more regulated. This regulation requires efficient management and decision support tools. In this framework, the University of Liège, in Belgium, work to implement this kind ... [more ▼]

Retail activities are more and more regulated. This regulation requires efficient management and decision support tools. In this framework, the University of Liège, in Belgium, work to implement this kind of tool on the Walloon Region. In this tool, a cartographic interface allows to locate, analyse and quantify retail supply.The interactive and multidimensional tool makes the diagnosis of a reference territory (the market area of a retail project) while permitting the implementation of a participative space regrouping the actors at least at two scales:intra communal and supra communal improving the governance in this sector. [less ▲]

Contribution to the applied territorial intelligence: reasoned catalog of territorial information available on internet and sources in Europe

in International Conference of Territorial Information. Papers on Tools and Methods of Territorial Intelligence. (2009)

This article gives a report on the territorial collection of information for the local actors in the whole of Europe (EU 27). It deals with various sources available in Europe in a centralized and ... [more ▼]

This article gives a report on the territorial collection of information for the local actors in the whole of Europe (EU 27). It deals with various sources available in Europe in a centralized and decentralized way. An inventory was carried out for indicators selected within the framework of the method CATALYSE of confrontation of the populations needs with the services available to answer it. Various examples of information sources for the territories (“observatories”) are also putted forward. The reasoned catalog treats methods of cartographic representation for the various indicators. It also highlights the variability of the indicators definitions according to the European suppliers, and the difficulties of harmonization and use. [less ▲]

Towards a system of territorial intelligence: geographical indicators and data for European actors

in International Conference of Territorial Information. Papers on Tools and Methods of Territorial Intelligence. (2009)

This article deals with the realization of a territorial information gate for the European actors. It defines the sources of territorial information and the files allowing the cartography of the ... [more ▼]

This article deals with the realization of a territorial information gate for the European actors. It defines the sources of territorial information and the files allowing the cartography of the administrative and statistical cuttings. The acquisition cost of information is also putted forward. It establishes the link between the technical realization of an interactive interface of webmapping and the problem of the data and metadata management. [less ▲]

Infra-local level : accessibility and management of territorial information

(2009)

This article deals with socio-economic and geographical data available for the local actors of the infra-communal level. The statistical data and cuttings are analyzed.

Participative construction of a territorial strategy: Analysis of an action strategic plan for the arrondissements of Huy and Waremme

in Wilhelm, Zoltan; Filo, Csilla (Eds.) International Conference of Territorial Information. Papers on Information, Indicators and Tools. (2008)

L'article retrace les principes de mise en oeuvre d'une stratégie concertée pour les arrondissements de Huy et de Waremme. Il se fonde sur une approche d'Intelligence Territoriale, par définition ... [more ▼]

L'article retrace les principes de mise en oeuvre d'une stratégie concertée pour les arrondissements de Huy et de Waremme. Il se fonde sur une approche d'Intelligence Territoriale, par définition participative. [less ▲]

Les avocats de l’O.B.F.G. Faits et chiffres

in Actes du congrès de l’OBFG du 22 mars 2007 (2007)