Dear Friends & Colleagues, Across the Transformations Community, we’re seeing more work unfold under unstable, contested, and rapidly changing conditions. We’re especially interested in how this plays out in practice, where roles shift and judgment is required without clear guidance. This August, we’re hosting a symposium at the National Sustainability Society…
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.
This August, we gathered in Johannesburg to reimagine how transformation happens — bringing with us diverse disciplines, traditions, and ways of knowing. Some moments asked us to sit with discomfort and complexity. Others opened space for play, imagination, and care — all part of a gathering alive with creativity and connection. Nothing captures the energy of TC/ESG25 better than this 3-minute video. Watch the Recap Film!
Keep the momentum going! The Transformations Community and the Earth System Governance Project invite TC/ESG25 participants to build on the conversations sparked in Johannesburg by contributing to a range of post-conference publications. Available pathways include: These opportunities are designed to share your work with wider audiences and deepen the collective learning sparked…
In August 2025, over 400 participants from 50+ countries came together in Johannesburg for TC/ESG25, a living experiment in rethinking sustainability transformations through justice, creativity, and collaboration. With 330+ speakers and more than 130 sessions, the conference brought science, art, policy, and community into conversation, building momentum across geographies and…
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…
📅 May 8th, 2025 | 🕔 17:00–18:30 CEST | 💻 Online The IPBES Transformative Change Assessment (TCA) offers a powerful scientific foundation for just, sustainable futures. But putting it into action requires more than knowledge, it takes commitment, collaboration, and connection. Join the Transformations Community, cCHANGE, and SocSES for a…
