Bellwether Collaboratory
It takes everyone's perspective to see the whole elephant
Bellwether Collaboratory
It takes everyone's perspective to see the whole elephant
Elephant Builder
The Elephant Builder system-mapping process helps policymakers, scientists, and citizens integrate their very different expertise into a shared map of the effects of climate change and discover novel adaptation solutions.
Collaborate
Bring people together across sectors to build a shared vision. Engage affected communities in defining the problem.
See the Big Picture
It really is a mess out there. The broader the input, the cleaner the output: Simplify less. See more clearly.
Solve Wicked Problems
The Elephant Builder's algorithms extract patterns from the mess, helping you find leverage in the system.
Collaboration is complicated
To manage complexity, embrace complexity
Collaboration is complicated
To manage complexity, embrace complexity
How does it work?
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The Elephant Builder asks each builder about their own area of expertise: What affects this variable, and what else does it affect?
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The Elephant Builder synthesizes all the builders' inputs into a causal diagram of the system as a whole. We keep track of the interconnections so you don't have to.
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The Elephant Builder then analyzes the diagram, tracing out long paths of influence, finding feedback loops, and suggesting specific actions and targets for policy.
Clients and Partners
Clients and Partners
“Working with Bellwether was an absolute pleasure! I can’t recommend both the team and their software enough!” –Juliette Finzi Hart, Director of Outreach, United States Geological Survey
“Using the Elephant Builder, we’re mapping complex problems like electricity and poverty, flooding and climate change, recycling and citizen participation, and energy efficiency and education. The software can do things that no other tool I’ve found can.” –Emiliano Rodriguez Nuesch, Director, Pacifico