Systems Maps

Oceans and Human Health Systems Map

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.