Abstract
The paper presents integrated systems analysis (ISA) as a “tool” for modelling and for the development of decision support systems (DSS). ISA enhances understanding of the complex relationships between different systems in the form of inputs > transformations > outputs, and also facilitates an understanding of the term sustainable systems for sustainable living through human intervention. Further, the paper presents general and specific models of ISA for sustainable systems and sustainable living. The presented concept also facilitates an understanding of the linkage between human activities, planetary systems, and sustainable living.
Keywords
- Integrated systems analysis
- Human activities
- Modelling
- Planetary systems
- Decision support systems
- Sustainable living
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Soroczynski, T. (2022). Modelling of Human Activities on Planetary Systems for Sustainable Living. In: Leal Filho, W. (eds) Handbook of Human and Planetary Health. Climate Change Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09879-6_1
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