An introduction to the concept of Systems Thinking and how it is essential for understanding and taking action on climate change. This episode is inspired by the book Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows. It covers:

What is Systems Thinking?
How to get started thinking in systems
System structure - stocks, flows and loops
Leverage points for changing systems

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References
https://www.climateinteractive.org/ci-topics/systems-thinking/

https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/how-feedback-loops-are-making-climate-crisis-worse

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3828902-thinking-in-systems

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29214420-doughnut-economics?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ACzKLhIr9Q&rank=1

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#23: Systems Thinking - An Intro for Climate Action in Cities