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INTRODUCTION TO

                                                06                SYSTEMS THINKING AND



                                                                             SYSTEM MAP













                                Learning Outcomes




                   •  What is a System?                                    •   Systems Thinking
                   •  Systems Map                                          •   Using AI as Leverage in a Systems Map
                   •  Statistical Data Projects linked to SDGs






                      AIVA, our climate change project feels               So, we can map out how  these parts
                      so complicated!  There are so many                   interact to see the bigger picture?
                      factors to consider.
                                                                               Exactly! A Systems Map helps visualise
                         That’s because it’s a complex problem,                relationships, and finding leverage points,
                         REVA. Have you heard of Systems                       like reducing car use, can make a big
                         Thinking?                                             impact.

                                                                           That’s a great idea!  Let’s use Systems
                      Is that like breaking the problem into
                      smaller parts?                                       Thinking to better understand the climate
                                                                           change challenge.

                         It’s more than that! It’s about
                         understanding how all parts connect—
                         like pollution, temperature rise, and
                         human behaviour.




                 In today’s interconnected world, challenges and problems  often arise from the complex

                 interactions between multiple components, rather than from a single cause. Understanding these
                 connections and how different elements influence one another is essential for finding effective
                 solutions. This chapter introduces the concept of systems thinking—a powerful approach that
                 helps us see the bigger picture and understand how all parts of a system work together.



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