The IPBES Transformative Change Assessment is a landmark global effort bringing together 101 experts from 42 countries to synthesize thousands of sources, future visions, and case studies into pathways for addressing the root causes of biodiversity loss and enabling systems wide change.
A new study published in Nature Communications, based on an analysis of 4 million scholarly documents, reveals major blind spots in sustainability research. The findings show that academic attention disproportionately focuses on technological solutions and individual behavior while overlooking systemic economic change and key institutional actors needed to address the climate and biodiversity crises.
How can systemic change be both sustainable and equitable? The Human Development and Capability Association invites you to join them on 24 March 2026 (14:00–17:00 CET) for an interdisciplinary dialogue exploring the intersection of the Human Capability Approach and Sustainability Transitions frameworks — and what together they can tell us…
Ready for deep inner work? Ioan Fazey’s Introduction to Shamanic Leadership course teaches ancient practices to help you lead from your deepest wisdom and become a conscious catalyst for transformation. 📅 March 3, 9, 16 & 30 | 4:45-9pm UK
Energy Systems: Science and Practice for Just and Sustainable Communities explores how energy flows shape resilient, regenerative, and inclusive systems — with practical tools for personal and community contexts. 📅 Starts Feb 23, 2026 | 4 interactive sessions 💡 Learn to develop durably vibrant and broadly inclusive systems of all…
NBRACER is gathering effective, inclusive strategies from around the world for engaging people in social-ecological resilience and nature-based solutions. The goal: to collect practical tools that connect, inspire, and empower diverse actors — from fostering dialogue and elevating marginalized perspectives to co-creating solutions with local communities and integrating Indigenous and…
Global Retreat Centre, Oxfordshire | 17–20 September 2026 An experiential research gathering exploring silence as an active space for insight, connection, and transformation. More details to follow — mark your calendar and stay tuned.
Watch the recording of our webinar, "Driving Real Change with the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment."
We are seeking institutions interested in hosting Transformations 2027, the next flagship global convening of the Transformations Community. The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and artists working toward just and regenerative futures. More than a place to share content, it's a transformative space that catalyzes research and practice. Know an institution that could be a good fit?
The Earth Stewardship special issue spotlights Transformations Community members and collaborators exploring the ethical, relational, and systemic dimensions of stewardship. This open-access collection brings together insights from the Transformations 2023 and 2025 Conferences, offering new perspectives on how partnerships can reimagine collaboration, decolonize practice, and lead with humility and courage.
Estelle Gautier is a South African artist dedicated to influencing attitudes and behaviours that contribute towards climate change. Through her art, work and studies, she discovered the extent of the devastating effects of climate change, particularly in developing countries where people are living in conditions of poverty and inequality. Estelle…
Andrea Marais-Potgieter is a Conservation Psychologist who recently completed post-doctoral fellowships at the School of Human and Community Development, Department of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand with Prof. Andrew Thatcher, and at the Global Change Institute with Prof. Laura Pereira. Her research explores the role of the human psyche in…
