Mon 1st June 2026 in News

The writing retreat at BOKU University helped to further shape the ongoing work on the review papers on the role of data, models and methods for decision support systems. Through intensive discussions and knowledge exchange, participants worked on identifying the current state-of-the-art, key methodological approaches, and remaining research challenges in the field of DSS development and application. A big thank to Janina Kleemann, Ulrike H., Jos Van Orshoven and all colleagues involved for the productive atmosphere, inspiring discussions, and excellent collaboration throughout the retreat. A special thanks to Harald Vacik for hosting us at BOKU University and for creating such a productive and inspiring working environment.

See also https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7458378453566816256/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/dss4es/posts/?feedView=all

Mon 1st June 2026 in News

Computerized decision support systems (DSS) are know to support planning and decision making in semi- and unstructured decision problems. In that context database systems are often linked with analytical models and expert knowledge to take informed and data-driven decisions and allow managers visualizations by various graphical and tabular means. The EGU26 session "Decision Support Systems for Ecosystem Services" organised by DSS4ES provided an opportunity to showcase the state of the art in DSS for the management of natural resources for the provision of Ecosystem Services. The session had very nice contributions from different parts of the world showing the scientific advances in the field of decision support tools, by presenting frameworks of integrated DSS and advandced combinations of methods, models and data to support decison making: https://lnkd.in/ew2Czh3W

Thanks to all the authors that have contributed to the session with an oral or poster presentation.

Mon 1st June 2026 in News

During May 2026, the DSS4ES Training School, held in Brașov, Romania, brought together PhD students and researchers from across Europe to strengthen their knowledge of decision support for forest ecosystem services in the context of climate resilience and decarbonisation. Organized in collaboration with the OptFor-EU project, the event featured expert lectures and hands-on training in DSS tools, scenario analysis, and participatory methods, while also providing valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange and international networking.

Wed 8th April 2026 in News

As part of the dissemination activities in the COST Action "Integrated DSS for delivery of ecosystem services based on EU forest policies" (DSS4ES) we have started to produce short videos about the Action itself and about the demands, challenges and use of decision support systems. Please check out our new Youtube channel, we will always update the platform with the most recently produced videos.

Tue 3rd March 2026 in Call for STSM

The call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM), Virtual Mobility (VM) and Conference grants of COST Action DSS4ES is open for activities ending before 1st October 2026 (there are no specific deadlines for the year 3).

For more information, click HERE .