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Technique: Backcasting

Definition: Backcasting approaches problem solving by starting from a desired future situation and offering a number of different strategies to reach this rather than trying to improve the existing situation.

Description: Backcasting was developed in the 1980's by Amory Lovins to provide an alternative to the traditional approach to problem solving within a sustainability context. Instead of looking at the existing situation and tinkering, the backcasting method..

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