Shifting the Frame — What Real Transformations Demand Following an energizing first day filled with dialogue, insight, and artistic expression, Day 2 of TC/ESG25 invited us to go deeper — beyond the metrics, goals, and declarations, and into the more difficult, necessary work of transformation. From a sobering and provocative…
TC/ESG25 is now underway! The official opening of the conference began this morning in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing our community from around the world – all committed to shaping just and sustainable futures. With more than 130 sessions and 330+ speakers spanning climate justice, biodiversity, arts & wellbeing, and systemic change,…
The Wits-GCI Transformations and Sustainability Winter School gathered 20 early-career researchers from 11 countries for an unforgettable week in Kruger National Park’s Skukuza Camp. From 11–15 August, the bushveld became both classroom and meeting ground; where cutting-edge discussions on climate change, adaptation, and justice intertwined with early morning game drives,…
On August 13, Leocadio Juracán Salomé, a Guatemalan Indigenous campesino leader and invited speaker at the TC/ESG25 conference, was detained at La Aurora Airport while travelling to Johannesburg. He was en route to join colleagues from the Translocal Learning Network to share his experience defending Indigenous land rights and advancing systemic…
From immersive theatre and ocean justice storytelling to hands-on art-making, slow fashion, and quiet spaces for reflection, the Creative Arts & Wellbeing program offers moments to pause, connect, and see the conference themes from new perspectives. Featured Exhibitions & Activations EmpatheatreEmpatheatre creates community-rooted theatre that addresses societal challenges through empathy…
Whether you’re looking to experience the full 3-day conference or prefer to attend for just a day, we offer flexible options to suit your needs. Join us as we bring together researchers, experts, and community partners to explore key themes in sustainability transformations and global impact. From thought-provoking presentations to…
Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability Special Issue: The State of Knowledge on Social Transformations to Sustainability | Edited by Bruce Goldstein and Susi Moser This special issue explores what we currently know, and what gaps remain, about the social transformations required to address today’s sustainability challenges. It brings together research examining changes across…
Time is running out! July 1 is the final deadline to register for TC/ESG 2025 in Johannesburg. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a transformative gathering of researchers, practitioners, and artists from around the world. The program is packed with engaging sessions, confirmed speakers, immersive field trips, hands-on workshops, and…
Theresa Züger is an interdisciplinary researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). She investigates how AI systems can be designed to serve a common good. AI for the public interest means that the development and deployment of AI systems should not primarily aim to maximise profit, but to benefit…
Josie Chambers is an artist and researcher focused on the intersection of art, social science, and radical imagination. Her work challenges traditional ideas of success, addressing the root causes of social-ecological crises through music, theatre, and mapping, inspiring collective engagement to reimagine just futures. Recent highlights include organizing the UtopiaArtPolitics Sessions, bringing together…
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,…
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…
