{"id":12832,"date":"2016-09-13T22:49:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T22:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/course.oeru.org\/csf101\/?page_id=12832"},"modified":"2016-09-13T22:49:47","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T22:49:47","slug":"using-a-systems-approach-to-foster-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/csf101\/learning-pathways\/understanding-systems\/using-a-systems-approach-to-foster-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a systems approach to foster sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sustainability challenges are complex because they arise from inter-dependent relationships where one party acting alone is usually unable to solve the challenge on their own. Lasting solutions require collaboration and careful design, or redesign, of systems.\n<\/p>\n

For example, you might buy an electric vehicle to eliminate contributions of CO2 from using a petrol vehicle, but unless there are sufficient charging stations and other infrastructure in place, your ability to travel freely is restricted. Similarly, a government might pursue an approach to develop biofuel as an alternative to fossil fuels. To be successful, a reliable supply of bio-based raw materials, sufficient production facilities and a reliable distribution network are all required. All of those elements require investment and support from a range of different industry players that aligns decisions and action with the overall strategy. A systems focus can help identify all the different players required to achieve success, but how can we ensure they are all working towards the same end goal?\n<\/p>\n

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