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Ray Ison

    Systems Practice: How to Act
    Systems Practice: How to Act in a Climate Change World
    • 2017

      Systems Practice: How to Act

      In situations of uncertainty and complexity in a climate-change world

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Focusing on the urgent need for systemic thinking, this book emphasizes its application in navigating complexity and uncertainty in various professional and personal contexts. It argues that humans, as a significant force in shaping Earth's dynamics, must develop capabilities for systemic action to address challenges in an era defined by 'post-truth' and 'big data.' The text advocates for fostering systems literacy and investing in practical systems thinking to strengthen resilience at multiple societal levels, from personal to global.

      Systems Practice: How to Act
    • 2010

      "Systems Practice" explores the urgent need for systemic and adaptive governance in response to climate change. It covers the principles of systems thinking, barriers to its application, and innovative practices for effective action. The book emphasizes developing capabilities for systemic thinking to navigate complexity in various contexts.

      Systems Practice: How to Act in a Climate Change World