3.3. Stakeholder workshop: Participatory system mapping 

Participatory System Mapping (Lopes and Videira 2017; Sedlacko et al. 2014) is: 

• Essential for analysing the WEFe nexus as it provides a holistic view of the interconnections between the systems.  
• Enables the identification of feedbacks, synergies, and trade-offs, facilitating more informed decision-making.  
• Promotes the engagement of diverse stakeholders, integrating local knowledge into the analysis of WEFe interlinkages.  

Furthermore, PSM combines qualitative and quantitative data, offering a more robust analysis and helping to formulate effective, contextually tailored management strategies. 
 

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