évig

Évig is a term used in discussions of adaptive governance and sustainability studies to describe a cyclical decision-making process that emphasizes learning, broad participation, and iterative experimentation. The term emerged in academic and policy contexts in the early 2020s as a way to articulate how complex systems can evolve toward more resilient configurations through continuous feedback.

Core elements of évig include real-time monitoring, participatory scenario planning, modular policy experiments, and rapid feedback loops that allow policymakers to adjust objectives as conditions change. This framework seeks to align environmental integrity with social equity and economic viability by incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives and adaptive management practices.

Applications of évig span urban resource management, climate adaptation planning, and rural development. Case-study discussions often focus on water governance, land-use planning, and ecosystem services, illustrating how iterative learning and stakeholder collaboration can influence policy trajectories and investment decisions.

Critics note that évig can be resource-intensive, potentially burdening institutions with ongoing data collection and facilitation duties. Its success also depends on genuine stakeholder engagement, robust data quality, and the presence of flexible institutions capable of acting on new information rather than adhering to fixed plans.

See also adaptive governance, resilience theory, participatory planning.