Systems Maps

Systems mapping is a type of modeling that is designed to reveal the underlying relationships and interactions between stakeholders in a defined system. 

It is a way to visualize a complex “system” by collaborating with community stakeholders who share their experiences with the system.

Resilience-based approaches:

• Incorporate multiple levels of influence

• Establish and model linkages in dynamic systems

• Emphasize strengths, capacities, and resources

• Capture leverage points for change

Require careful mapping through participative analysis with diverse stakeholders

At the heart of the core story is ʻāina momona, which represents the ideal of a rich, abundant, and sustainable land.

ʻĀina (or that which feeds us) plays a central role in Native Hawaiian culture and encompasses both land and water.