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Research paper

Addressing socio-ecological development challenges in the digital age: Exploring the potential of Environmental Virtual Observatories for Connective Action (EVOCA)

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Pages 2-11 | Received 05 Sep 2017, Accepted 19 Jul 2018, Published online: 25 Mar 2022

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