What are scenarios?

Scenarios are a proven tool and one that produces results. The method is simple in that it invites the ‘audience’ to react to a plausible set of future events. Scenario building is a participative activity and a very flxible and adaptative process. It can be used to develop ideas from a very basic starting point or to enhance existing ideas.

Scenarios are stories that portray plausible future events. They are designed to systematically explore, create and test possible future conditions. They are a useful tool, often employed to help with complex management questions (e.g. environmental management, climate change, urban planning, etc.). Scenarios that include diferent scientificdisciplines, a wide range of interests and responsibilities and are collaborative are more likely to achieve successful community-based management.