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Behavioural research for water security: integrating design, systems thinking and social sciences

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  • Mikolajczak, Katarzyna
  • Gannon, Kate
  • Vincent, Katharine
  • Taing, Lina
  • Ingram, Will
  • de Bont, Chris
  • Damiba, Lucien
  • Shreedhar, Ganga
  • Kanyumba, Gloria
  • Truelove, Julie
  • Conway, Declan

Abstract

This brief explores how behavioural research can better address complex, ‘wicked’ problems such as inclusive water security and climate adaptation by integrating systems thinking, human-centred design and critical social sciences. The BASIN project argues that behavioural research can be advanced by integrating systems thinking, human-centred design and critical social sciences. This expanded approach to applying behavioural research to wicked problems aims to foster more holistic, equitable and sustainable solutions to water insecurity in a changing climate.

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  • Mikolajczak, Katarzyna & Gannon, Kate & Vincent, Katharine & Taing, Lina & Ingram, Will & de Bont, Chris & Damiba, Lucien & Shreedhar, Ganga & Kanyumba, Gloria & Truelove, Julie & Conway, Declan, 2025. "Behavioural research for water security: integrating design, systems thinking and social sciences," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 129046, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
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    • R14 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Land Use Patterns
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