{"id":50,"date":"2026-03-23T10:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueprint.gnist.dev\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:28:46","slug":"step-2-understand-the-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/livinglabs\/phase-1-co-design\/step-2-understand-the-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Step 2: Understand the system"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Co-Design<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 2: Understand the system<\/h1>\n\n\n
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By the end of this step, you will understand the key drivers <\/abbr>and root causes of socio-ecological<\/abbr> challenges, laying the groundwork for sustainability transformations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will map system drivers<\/abbr>, pressures<\/abbr>, interactions, and key actors who influence or are influenced by transformative actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This system\u2019s understanding, enriched by diverse expertise, is essential for your living lab process. You should choose approaches that match the time and resources you have available. To support this, suggested methods are presented at three levels where appropriate (basic, intermediate, and advanced). Click on each method to read more about how it can be used and find additional resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Map the main drivers, pressures and interactions in the system<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Main drivers of change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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