2 weeks ago we wrapped up the SIJ Meet the Authors Symposium on the Proceedings of the #TC23. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, contributing to the vibrant discussions and sharing insights on social-ecological transformations. As we look towards 2024, we’re eager to hear from you. 📖 ✏️…
Delve into the rich insights of the Transformations Community’s conference proceedings, highlighted in the third annual special issue of the Social Innovations Journal. This edition, emerging from our dynamic 2023 conferences held in Sydney, Prague, Maine, and online, offers 28 thought-provoking articles. We invite you to join us on January…
Transforming Coastal Stewardship Action in Casco Bay, ME By: Sydney Hay, Glenn Page, Hailey Rizzo Abstract: The T-Lab, a global workshop focused on transformation systems at a bioregional scale, is designed to deepen understanding of cross-scale systems reflexivity and inspire coastal stewardship action. Through a unique blend of indigenous, western,…
Lessons from the Transformations Conference 2023 By: Justus Wachs, Luea Ritter Abstract: Systems sensing is emerging as a critical tool in the arsenal of those seeking to navigate and influence complex systems. Defined as a visceral aptitude that draws on human capacities for deep relational engagement and embodiment, systems sensing…
Visioning and Reciprocity For Nature Conservation Policy and Practice By: Lily van Eeden, Christina Renowden, Fern Hames, Sarah Bartlett, Emma Pearson, Michael Dunlop, Maryella Hatfield, Sky Hugman, Katie Moon, Katharina-Victoria Pérez-Hämmerle, and Kate Lee Abstract: This paper presents a compelling argument for the necessity of a transformative approach to nature…
Navigating the Tides of Change: Insights from Transformations 2023 Conference By: Mariana Zafeirakopoulos, Bruce Evan Goldstein, Nick Graham Abstract: The Transformations 2023 Conference, a biennial gathering of sustainability researchers and practitioners, delved into the dynamics of equitable, sustainable, and regenerative futures. This article synthesizes key insights from six online sessions,…
Navigating Transformative Policy and Institutional Change By: Glory Dee Romo and Mariana Zafeirakopoulos Abstract: The Transformations Conference 2023 track on “Transformative Policy, Institutions and Organizations” delved into the dynamics of structural and agency factors in transformation. This article synthesizes key insights from the conference, focusing on institutional and governance arrangements,…
Insights from the Transformative Leadership Panel at the 2023 Transformations Community Conference By: Simon Beaudoin Abstract:The Transformative Leadership panel at the 2023 Transformations Community Conference delved into the skills, capacities, and awareness needed for transformative leadership across various settings. It explored leadership in partnership contexts, the contribution of diverse knowledge…
Navigating Transformative Policy and Paradigms: Insights from the 2023 Transformations Conference By: Sofia Maniatakou, Nathalie Sänger, Jorge Martín Motta, Simone Sandholz, Laura Arévalos Abstract The “Transformative Policy & Paradigms” online panel, part of the 2023 Transformations Conference, explored the roles of large-scale actor coalitions in sustainability transformations and the development…
A Case Study of Response to the Polycrisis By: Glenn G. Page, Sam Buckton, Mark Cabaj, Ian Goldman, Kate McKegg, Mutizwa Mukute, Michael Quinn Patton, and Hailey Rizzo Abstract The Transformations 2023 conference panel discussed evaluation’s role in transformative change, highlighting the need for innovative practices and collaborations to address…
Are we practicing what we preach? Place-based publications: a provocation and proposal. Embracing Place-Based Knowledge for Sustainability Transformations By: Samuel Wearne Abstract: In his insightful article, Samuel Wearne critiques the current academic publishing model in sustainability science, highlighting its limitations in fostering transformative, contextually nuanced, and democratically engaged sustainability practices.…
Five reflexive steps for embodying relational ontologies in transdisciplinary learning contexts By: Farina L. Tolksdorf, Claire Grauer, Bagele Chilisa, David Manuel-Navarrete, Zainal Abidin Sanusi, Sophie Rühl, and Daniel J. Lang Abstract: The authors propose five reflexive steps to integrate relational ontologies into transdisciplinary learning. Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging diverse…
