Embracing complexity in sustainability

Descriptor:

• To approach a sustainability problem from all sides;

• To consider time, space, and context in order to understand how elements interact within and between systems;

Goals:

• Understanding systems thinking and its relevance to sustainability
• Identifying and analyzing environmental challenges using digital tools
• Understanding how everything in nature is connected
• Learning how small changes can make a big impact

Outcomes:

• Understanding how different elements are connected in environmental issues
• Recognizing leverage points- small changes that create big impacts
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and collaboration skills