Abstract

Sustainability is a concept that emerges from the intersection of human, earth, and development systems. Understanding these systems’ interconnectedness is vital for system analysts and policy makers. Human behavior plays a crucial role in sustainability. The number of studies undertaken on sustainability and sustainable development has been increasing, and several studies on sustainability have stressed advancing theory and practice, but there are theoretical, methodological, and practical gaps in the existing studies.

Methodology

The study aims to examine the interconnectedness of human, earth, and development systems and develop a human behavior change model for Sustainability in the Anthropocene. Methods of system analysis, such as problem and decision tree analyses, were used for the study on the human, the earth, and development systems, followed by scenario analysis and model development for sustainability. The study was focused on nature, root causes, and impacts of the Anthropocene rather than natural causes. Relationships between humans, the earth, and development systems were identified.

Results and Discussion

The study found the root causes and consequences of sustainability problems, identified possible future scenarios for sustainability, and developed Integrated Human behavior change models, including system thinking and a system approach to sustainability in the Anthropocene.