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This is a Literature Review study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To review literature on spatial boundaries in social–ecological systems (SES) modeling and propose a participatory framework.

May 6, 2026ISPRS International Journal of Geo-InformationOpen Access

An Overview and Participatory Framework for Choosing Spatial Boundaries in Social–Ecological Systems Modeling

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To review literature on spatial boundaries in social–ecological systems (SES) modeling and propose a participatory framework.
Conducted a structured database search and citation review of literature on SES boundary choices.
Analyzed 79 studies to assess existing boundary approaches and participatory methods used.
Developed a framework for setting boundaries in SES research informed by findings.
Connected framework to a case study involving Tribal and federal scientists for climate adaptation.
Pre-existing social boundaries were cited in 36 studies and ecological boundaries in 18 studies.
21 publications created custom boundaries combining social and ecological data.
4 studies explored non-conventional boundary approaches.

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Implication

Review identifies boundary choices affecting social–ecological systems modeling, suggesting iterative approaches may enhance climate adaptation efforts.

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Perella et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa8e6404f884e66b530be1 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi15050196

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Implication

Review identifies boundary choices affecting social–ecological systems modeling, suggesting iterative approaches may enhance climate adaptation efforts.

An Overview and Participatory Framework for Choosing Spatial Boundaries in Social–Ecological Systems Modeling

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