Sustainability Assessment of Economic and Environmental Impacts: A Critical Systems Thinking Approach to Tackle Complex Environmental Challenges
Journal Title: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis - Year 2023, Vol 6, Issue 09
Abstract
Complex and interconnected vicious cycles of problems such as climate change, epidemics, poverty, and pollution create wicked environmental challenges. These transcend both conceptual and spatial boundaries, presenting a formidable challenge to contemporary society. Recognizing the diverse perspectives held by different quality individuals, this paper explores the necessity of involving key stakeholders in decision-making processes to effectively address these challenges. However, the exclusion of stakeholders from power-sharing mechanisms within existing social systems is a significant impediment. To address these multifaceted issues, an additional focus on emancipatory commitment and methodologies is required. One approach that holds promise in this regard is Ulrich's critical systems heuristics, a critical systems methodology that provides practical tools for achieving the goal. Through a comprehensive case analysis of a gas blow-out tragedy, this paper explores the application of critical systems heuristics and underscores the importance of extending its use beyond planning situations to encompass a critical evaluation of existing institutions. Introducing the contextual background of the mishap, it explores the extensive social, economic, political, and environmental consequences resulting from the incident. It highlights the fundamental cause of the wicked problem and employs the critical systems approach as a prospective tool to augment accountability and involve stakeholders in overcoming such wicked socio-environmental challenges.
Authors and Affiliations
Mosammat Mustari Khanaum, Most. Shahanaj Hossain
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP721148
- DOI 10.47191/ijmra/v6-i9-42
- Views 57
- Downloads 0
Wind Power Development and Impact on the Local Economy: International Experience and Suggestions for Vietnam
In the context of the global focus on renewable energy policies, wind power development plays a crucial role in the sustainable energy transition and enhancing local economies. This paper aims to explore and analyze inte...
Cooperative Learning Strategies and Students’ Well-being
Cooperative learning is an instructional method which enables students to actively participate and work together in a collaborative manner. This study examined the extent to which students participate in cooperative lear...
Accounting Information System at Vietnam Life Insurance Businesses
Life insurance is increasingly close to the Vietnamese people and is likened to a provision financial solution against unexpected risks in life. The life insurance market in Vietnam continues to grow due to the recovery...
Correlation between Macronutrient Intakes (Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipid) and Bone Mineral Density in the Elderly
Osteoporosis is a systemic disease that occurs in bone and is characterized by reduced bone mass and simultaneous damage to bone structure. Osteoporosis commonly occurs in the elderly because of the hormonal mechanism th...
Development of Ethnomathematics Student Worksheets Based on Augmented Reality on Geometric Material
The aim of this research is to describe the results of the development of Augmented Reality Based Ethnomathematics Student Worksheets (LKPD). This research is motivated by a problem being faced by 5th grade teachers at I...