Recently published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), this technical report introduces and analyses a pool of 52 pieces of research on scenario planning, commonly known as 'evaluative scenario literature'.

It presents a review of relevant academic and non‑academic literature on the issue and provides insights into:
• the types of scenarios that exist and those that work in different contexts, both in the public and private sectors;
• the characteristics that enable organisations to use scenarios more effectively;
• the ways that scenarios influence decision‑making processes and robust organisational strategies.

The report points to ways that public agencies could be organised to make better use of scenarios and methods to make scenarios more relevant to policy-makers. It concludes by describing the areas where evaluative scenario literature should focus to build up evidence that can ensure that scenario planning is of maximum value in policy-making.

Download the report on the EEA's website