Pathways to Social-Ecological Indicators for Digital Twins of the Earth

148 marine strategy indicators were reviewed to define and operationalize social-ecological indicators using the DAPSI(W)R(M) framework. The dataset, created by Aurelija Armoskaite and last updated in April 2026, contains analysis from which only nine indicators were found to qualify as true social-ecological indicators. It outlines pathways for adapting existing indicators, drawing on work from the SEADITO project (2024–2027) for the European Digital Twin of the Ocean.

Use Cases

• Classifying environmental indicators based on their position in the DAPSI(W)R(M) cause-effect chain described in the study.
• Developing compound social-ecological indices based on the methodology referencing the Ocean Health Index and Baltic Health Index.
• Assessing indicator complexity and normative basis for marine strategy framework directive compliance.
• Designing digital-ready indicators for integration into digital twins of the earth, such as the EU Digital Twin of the Ocean.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on a review of 148 specific indicators from major marine organizations.
• Proposes concrete additional criteria for social-ecological indicators, including digital readiness.
• Dataset is licensed under CC-BY-4.0, allowing for open reuse and adaptation.

Limitations

• Row count and specific column-level data are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• The dataset is small (99.1 KB), suggesting it contains summary or analytical results rather than raw observational data.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Aurelija Armoskaite.

Collection Method

Review and analysis of 148 indicators from the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, HELCOM, OSPAR, the European Environment Agency, and UN SDGs.

Time Range

Analysis references the SEADITO project timeframe (2024–2027).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-15 22:01:28

Geography

Focus is on European marine regions, with references to the Baltic Sea and frameworks like the EU Digital Twin of the Ocean.