Systems thinking and complexity science–informed evaluation frameworks: Assessment of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Agriculture and Food

Despite the increasing literature, applications, and discussions over last 15 years, there remain questions about how to bring systems thinking complexity science (STCS) into evaluation in ways that meaningfully enhance its practice, use, results. One pathway forward is bridging gap between large STCS body of knowledge practice by synthesizing insights actionable frameworks support work role those engaged activities. This chapter aims contribute this challenge through two main goals. First, authors develop an framework comprising ten guiding principles, identified a review literature practitioners, researchers, commissioners evaluation. Secondly—and test principles-based framework—this assesses extent which TEEBAgriFood, STCS-informed food framework, advances Results provide learnings use design practice.