Stage 2 - Mapping the Current Situation

Mapping the current situation will allow you to evaluate accordingly in terms of "found versus desired". In the mapping process, emphasize the following points:

Existing state of the authority's capabilities

• Does the authority have a cohesive policy that includes a strategy, a work plan, measurable goals and resources to promote environmental issues
• What has the Authority done to promote this policy (if any)
• According to the principle of diversity and reciprocity in ecosystems, who are the internal organizational teams working in the promotion of environmental issues and/or innovation - what are their abilities, strengths and weaknesses? How do these affect each other?
• According to the principle of connectivity in ecosystems, it is necessary to examine what are the possible intra-organizational communication channels for promoting the issue

Stakeholders mapping

• According to the principle of diversity and reciprocity - who are the stakeholders who are active or have the potential to be active in environmental issues in the area where the Authority operates, who are the main ones (the anchors) and what are the interactions that characterize them?
• Are there any innovation centers in your area or near you?
• According to the principle of connectivity - how do these communicate between themselves and the authority?

How things stand today

• To what extent are projects related to the environment and sustainability present in the area? How many of them involve innovation?
• According to the principle of flexibility and adaptation - do they adapt themselves to a changing reality? Do they receive public sympathy and community support?