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…
Reflecting on a Decade of Transformation: Insights from the Transformations 2023 Conference By: Bruce Evan Goldstein, Kim Sensener, Karen O’Brien, Ioan Fazey, J. David Tàbara Abstract At the Transformations 2023 conference, a panel of past organizers reflected on the community’s evolution and its role in fostering transformative change. They discussed…
Systems Education: A Catalyst for Sustainability Transformations By: Bruce Evan Goldstein, Kim Sensener, Marilyn Mehlmann, Jayne Bryant, Debbi D. Brock Abstract At the Transformations 2023 conference, a panel of seasoned educators discussed the evolving role of systems education in sustainability transformations. This blog post encapsulates their insights on nurturing transformative…
By: Bruce Evan Goldstein, Sam J. Buckton, Vicki Nichols Goldstein, Julianna Gwiszcz, Christopher D. Ives, Curtis Ogden, Carlos Alvarez Pereira, Joel Onyango, Luea Ritter, Niko Schäpke, and Karen Spiller Abstract The Transformations Community (TC) is a collective of sustainability action researchers and systems change practitioners. This article reflects on the…
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Network Leadership By: Bruce Evan Goldstein, Kim Sensener, Liz Weaver, Russ Gaskin, Nono Sekhoto, Kerstin Tebbe Abstract At the Transformations Conference 2023, a panel of experts in network leadership development discussed the current state and future directions of the field. This article captures their insights…
Inquiry into inclusive, transformative learning processes for knowledge and wisdom creation on underlying root issues in sustainability By: Luea Ritter, Marco Gyger, Anaïs Sägesser, Marie-Pascale Gafinen Abstract: This paper discusses the role of Generative Scribing and Social Field Resonance in fostering inclusive and transformative learning processes, focusing on sustainability’s underlying…
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…
