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Environmental science uses surrogate concepts, but their utility is debated. This study proposes an Adaptive Surrogacy Framework to unify these concepts across disciplines, balancing accuracy and practical constraints for better environmental problem-solving.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Ecological Indicators
  • Conservation Biology

Background:

  • Surrogate concepts, including indicators and proxies, are widely used across environmental science sub-disciplines.
  • Debate persists regarding the effectiveness of surrogates in resolving complex environmental issues.
  • Conflicts often stem from the trade-offs between measurement accuracy and practical implementation constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the trade-offs influencing the utility of environmental surrogates.
  • To propose a unified framework for selecting and applying surrogates across diverse environmental fields.
  • To bridge disciplinary divides in surrogate concept application and knowledge sharing.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of various approaches for surrogate selection and application.
  • Identification of five key trade-offs in surrogate utilization.
  • Development of an 8-step Adaptive Surrogacy Framework.

Main Results:

  • Five critical trade-offs impacting surrogate effectiveness were identified.
  • An 8-step Adaptive Surrogacy Framework was developed, integrating cross-disciplinary insights.
  • The framework aims to standardize and improve the application of surrogates.

Conclusions:

  • Resolving debates on surrogate utility requires acknowledging context-specific trade-offs.
  • The Adaptive Surrogacy Framework offers a unified approach to enhance surrogate application in environmental science.
  • Consolidating lessons learned across disciplines will improve accessibility and problem-solving capabilities.