Financing Systemic Transformation: Insights from Transformations 2023 Conference By: Bruce Evan Goldstein, Kim Sensener, Steve Waddell, Magdalena J. Schneider Abstract At the Transformations 2023 Conference, a panel of finance experts discussed the urgent need to transform the current financial system to support systemic transformation. This blog post delves into their…
Dr. Shireen Rahimi is an Iranian/American filmmaker, marine scientist, freediving cinematographer, National Geographic Explorer, and founder of Lightpalace Productions, a full-service production company based in Miami. She uses visual storytelling to point to the beauty inherent in our emotional connections with the natural world. Dr. Rahimi has been featured as…
Team members from the Valuing Sustainability Future Science Platform (VS FSP) participated in the 2023 Transformations Conference, where they joined a global gathering centered around the theme of “Transformative Partnerships for a Better World.” Notably, VS FSP researchers Dr. Sabrina Chakori and Dr. Nicky Grigg led a workshop on sustainability…
Paul Rosero Contreras is an artist inspired by the effervescence of life and its various manifestations—adaptation, resilience, hybridity, and mutualism. His work is a blend of artistic media and scientific methods, aimed at generating both information and knowledge. Paul engages in transformative change-making by intersecting his artistic pursuits with formal…
Check out Lauren Lambert‘s insights in a blog by CzechGlobe about #TC23 as she explores how transformation practitioners engage with diverse perspectives: 📖 : She also explores the connection between love and transformation, addresses the challenge of incorporating grief into sustainability discussions, and unpacks the diverse meanings of transformations…
In July, RIFS researchers – Carolin Fraude, Valerie Cathrin Voggenreiter, Felix Beyers, Nicolai David Herzog along with Fanny Langner (Fachhochschule Eberswalde) and David Manuel Navarrete (Arizona State University), participated in our Transformations Conference 2023, and they are now sharing their key insights, personal reflections, and the messages these stories convey…
Written by Josh Harrison (representing the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure) Could you briefly explain the driving force/motivation behind your work? Our global motivation is to find ways to help return the world to ecological (and social) balance and to give back more to the life web…
We are excited to announce that the Transformations Community is now accepting applications to host our next conference, panel, or workshop. We invite individuals, organizations, and institutions from around the world to consider hosting a transformations gathering focused on fostering sustainable, regenerative, and equitable futures. We encourage applications from the…
We’ve arranged 3 ways to publish your work associated with the conference: 🌱 Social Innovations Journal is our conference proceedings, offering a quick publication route for action research and reflective practice, emphasizing timely, practitioner-oriented, peer-reviewed contributions. 📅 Deadline: September 13th 🌱 For research with a broader and more theoretical focus, Current Research in…
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of Transformations ’23. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, inspiring speakers, dedicated team, and all the incredible participants and collaborators. Your support and collaboration were instrumental in making this event a success! We’ll be making select session recordings available for…
We are thrilled to announce the program for Transformations 2023. Mark your calendars and get ready for an inspiring lineup of speakers, engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops & much more! Discover the global program in AEST (Sydney) time zone: Sydney Program (AEST): Program (CEST): Program (CEST): This year’s program is carefully crafted to…
In a world where science and activism strive to make a difference, there is a powerful force that we often overlook: artists. At Transformation Community, we firmly believe that artists play a vital role in shaping our society and driving positive change. Through their storytelling and creative expressions, artists have…
