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• Identify leverage points – seeing where a small change (e.g. adjusting one policy variable)
could produce a large shift in outcomes.
• Build shared understanding – giving stakeholders a common mental model, reducing
miscommunication and silo thinking.
• Guide decision making – testing “what if” scenarios on the map before committing resources
in the real world.
Basics of system map
Some basics of system maps are as follows:
• Purpose: To picture all the factors in a complex situation and how they influence one another.
• Arrows: Show the direction of influence between elements.
• Loops: Chains of causes-and-effects that circle back; spotting them helps explain recurring
patterns.
• Time delays: Long arrows or a clock symbol mark slow responses (e.g. months for reef
recovery).
• Changing a system: You can alter the elements (add/remove things) or, more powerfully, the
relationships.
CASE STUDY 21 st Century #Technology Literacy
Skills
System Map for the Coral Reef Ecosystem
A system map for the coral reef ecosystem can be used to show how the various components
in this system interact with each other, and how each factor affects the overall health and
function of the ecosystem. Below figure shows a simplified system map for the coral reef
ecosystem:
Water
Temperature
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Storms Algae Coral Reefs Marine Life
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Pollution
Key components in coral reef ecosystem are as follows:
• Coral Reefs: Vital for marine life, but vulnerable to stressors.
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