Participatory systems mapping for sustainable consumption: Discussion of a method promoting systemic insights

Michal Sedlacko; Robert-Andre Martinuzzi; I. Ropke; Antunes P.

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.11.020

Participatory systems mapping for sustainable consumption: Discussion of a method promoting systemic insights

Michal Sedlacko, Robert-Andre Martinuzzi, I. Ropke, Antunes P.

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The paper describes our usage of and experience with the method of participatory systems mapping. The method, developed for the purpose of facilitating knowledge brokerage, builds on participatory modelling approaches and applications and was used in several events involving both researchers and policy makers. The paper presents and discusses examples of how different types of participatory interaction with causal loop diagrams ("system maps") produced different insights on issues related to sustainable consumption and enabled participatory reflection and sharing of knowledge. Together, these insights support a systemic understanding of the issues and thus the method provides instruments for coping with complexity when formulating policies for sustainable consumption. Furthermore the paper discusses the ability of the method - and its limits - to connect mental models of participants through structured discussion and thus bridge boundaries between different communities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	33 - 43
Journal	Ecological Economics
Volume	106
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2014.11.020
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2014

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RESPONDER - Linking REsearch and POlicy making for managing the contradictions of sustaiNable consumption anD economic gRowth
Martinuzzi, R.-A. (PI - Project head), Berger, G. (Researcher), Dobernig, K. (Researcher), Hametner, M. (Researcher), Lunda, V. (Researcher), Pisano, U. (Researcher), Sedlacko, M. (Researcher) & Stagl, S. (Researcher)
1/01/11 → 30/06/14
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