The Applicability of Big Data in Climate Change Research: The Importance of System of Systems Thinking

This paper explores the intersection of data science and climate studies, demonstrating how Big Data tools can address sustainability and climate issues. It analyzes climate-related Big Data articles, noting an increase in data-driven solutions but a lack of broad integrative analyses. The authors emphasize the potential of the System of Systems (SoS) theorem to foster synergies across disciplines, integrating heterogeneous data and developing simulation models to understand socio-environmental interrelations and drive comprehensive climate action.