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
Join our newsletter for insights, opportunities and events
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.
Latest Community Spotlight
Ioan Fazey
Ioan Fazey is Professor of the Social Dimensions of Environment and Change and Director of Strategy for the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York, UK. His research, teaching, and facilitation focus on helping individuals, businesses…
Latest Artist Spotlight
Dylan McGarry
Dylan is a Senior Researcher at the Environmental Learning Research Centre at Rhodes University and an artist known for integrating theater into legal and environmental justice advocacy. He will explore how the arts disrupt traditional knowledge…
News
Catalyst Highlights
We’re proud to spotlight our first TC/ESG 2025 Catalysts! David Obura – Marine Biodiversity & Sustainability Expert and Chair of IPBES, sharing insights on biodiversity preservation and global collaboration for sustainability. Karen O’Brien – Human Geography Professor, Co-Chair of the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment, and co-founder of cCHANGE, will continue
Looking back at 2024
Throughout 2024, our AI for Sustainability Transformations initiative sparked powerful conversations at five key events, each designed to explore how AI can drive positive societal change and ethical knowledge co-production. From Critical AI Literacy for Action Researchers to Participatory AI for Community Engagement and Indigenous Perspectives, we created spaces where
🌍 TC/ESG 2025 is Expanding to Johannesburg!
Main activities will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, with pre-conference workshops, field trips, and the ECR Winter School hosted in Kruger National Park for a unique mix of natural & urban experiences. 📢 Proposal deadline extended to February 2, 2025!
Please submit information about your event or community news if you would like us to consider posting them to this page.
