Course format: lectures, presentation of completed case studies, small groups & hands-on exercises to design a real ComMod case study from scratch.

Concepts to be explored: wicked problems, socio-ecological systems, complex systems, participatory modelling, simulation strategies.

Methods and related tools to be discussed include: system representation, participatory mapping, model conceptualization, agent-based modelling, role-playing games, participatory simulation and scenario assessment, brainstorming, debriefing and evaluation, facilitation and conflict management.

The training will take place from March 24rd, 8.30am to March 28th, 12pm.
We highly encourage participants to arrive on March 23rd to attend the ice-breaking diner.

The registration fee is 1500 Swiss Francs (CHF) per participant. It covers all teaching materials and full-board accommodation (from Sunday afternoon to Friday
lunchtime).

Scientific committee
Dr. Claude Garcia CIRAD / ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
Anne Dray ETH, Zurich, Switzerland
Dr. Luis Garcia-Barrios ECOSUR, Mexico
Dr. Yorck von Korff LISODE, Montpellier, France
Dr. Christophe Le Page CIRAD, Montpellier, France

Application deadline: February 28th, 2014

Enquiry & Contacts: anne.dray@usys.ethz.ch; claude.garcia@usys.ethz.ch