The Transformations Community is a space for Co-Creation in Action Transformative Dialogues Inner & Outer Change Collective Action Bridging Local & Global
The Transformations Community is a space
for
Co-Creation in Action
Transformative Dialogues
Inner & Outer Change
Collective Action
Bridging Local & Global
The Transformations Community is a global consortium of action-researchers and reflective practitioners advancing transformations toward equitable, sustainable and regenerative futures. The community spans diverse sectors and disciplines, ranging from academic programs and initiatives focused on sustainability, to government bodies, non-profit organizations and consulting firms. The Transformations community has been a nexus for transformative thought and action since its inception in 2013.
A Conference Series &
Community Of Practice
The Transformations Community is a generative space and a catalyzing force for sustainability research and practice. Our global community of transformation “pracademics” (both practitioner and researcher) is responding to a growing recognition that we need new approaches to address climate change and other existential threats to social-ecological systems.
Transformations Conference 2025
The Transformations Community/Earth System Governance Conference 2025 is held in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 18-21, 2025. Theme: Navigating Sustainability Transformations towards Justice and Equity
The TCX-YORK conference will be held in York, England, from June 25-27, 2025. Hosted by the University of York, this event is a lead-up to the TC/ESG25 conference. Theme: Organizing for Transformations.
TCX is an experimental extension of the Transformations Community, focused on action-driven research and collaboration. TCX includes workshops, discussions, and partnerships across various communities.
The Transformations Community/Earth System Governance Conference 2025 is held in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 18-21, 2025. Theme: Navigating Sustainability Transformations towards Justice and Equity
The TCX-YORK conference will be held in York, England, from June 25-27, 2025. Hosted by the University of York, this event is a lead-up to the TC/ESG25 conference. Theme: Organizing for Transformations.
TCX is an experimental extension of the Transformations Community, focused on action-driven research and collaboration. TCX includes workshops, discussions, and partnerships across various communities.
Registration for the TC/ESG25 Conference is now open!
Johannesburg, South Africa
Aug 18 - 21, 2025
What We Do
Transformations Community brings people together across disciplines and sectors to exchange knowledge, experiment with new approaches, and drive real-world impact. Through conferences, collaborative projects, and communities of practice, we create spaces for dialogue, collective action, and systemic change.
Convening Events & Gatherings
We bring together diverse voices through conferences, dialogues, and workshops, fostering meaningful connections and shared learning.
Initiating Transformative Projects
We launch and support collaborative initiatives that drive real-world impact, bridging research and practice for systemic change.
Contributing to Knowledge Co-Production
We co-create and share insights through research, publications, and collective learning, shaping new pathways for transformation.
Convening Events & Gatherings
We bring together diverse voices through conferences, dialogues, and workshops, fostering meaningful connections and shared learning.
Initiating Transformative Projects
We launch and support collaborative initiatives that drive real-world impact, bridging research and practice for systemic change.
Contributing to Knowledge Co-Production
We co-create and share insights through research, publications, and collective learning, shaping new pathways for transformation.
Transformations Community’s guiding principles
Our mission centers on transdisciplinary conversations and fueling collaborative action, uniting diverse sectors and disciplines to tackle complex systemic challenges. The heart of the Transformations Community’s purpose lies in the Four Ts: Temperance, Transdisciplinarity, Translocalism, and Transformative Learning. These principles steer our work, ensuring alignment and powerful impact.
Temperance
Transdisciplinarity
Translocalism
Transformative Learning
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Our Community
Our community builds on experimentation, collective learning, and systems thinking, creating spaces where tough conversations spark paradigm shifts. Read more about the state of the Transformations Community here.
News
Early Bird Extended: Register for TC/ESG 2025 by May 18
The Early Bird deadline for TC/ESG 2025 has been extended to May 18. This gives participants two additional weeks to register at a reduced rate and prepare for the event. If you’re already registered, now is a good time to explore travel options, book add-ons, and review updates. If not,
Transformations Community is hiring a Communications & Design Lead
We’re seeking a creative and strategic communications professional to help reshape our brand and communications approach. This consultancy role will work with our leadership team to redefine and elevate our communications across all touch points.
ECR Winter School (August 11–15, 2025)
The Early Career Researcher (ECR) Winter School, co-hosted by the Global Change Institute (GCI) at the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with the Transformations Community and Earth System Governance, offers a pre-conference activity for TC/ESG 2025. Designed for Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral fellows, the Winter School focuses on exploring
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