Adaptive Management
/ˈædæptɪv ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic, iterative process of decision-making in legal or environmental contexts that incorporates monitoring and adjusting policies to address uncertainties and changing circumstances.
The agency employed adaptive management to revise the environmental regulations after new scientific data emerged.
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- adaptive management
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Commentary
Used primarily in environmental and administrative law, adaptive management emphasizes flexibility and ongoing learning in legal policymaking and enforcement.
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