How does Folke analyze sustainability challenges?
My approach involves analyzing problems within the framework of social-ecological systems. I look for the nested structures and feedback loops that govern their behavior. This means tracing how local actions can have global consequences and vice versa, and recognizing that these systems can shift abruptly into new states. Understanding adaptive capacity and learning within these systems is key to building resilience and ensuring long-term sustainability, especially in the face of uncertainty.
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