Transformations Community

🌍 TC/ESG 2025 is Expanding to Johannesburg! We’re excited to share that the #TCESG25 Conference is growing to meet increasing global interest! The main conference activities will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, while pre-conference workshops, field trips, and the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Winter School will remain in Kruger National Park (Skukuza) for a blend of natural and urban experiences. Johannesburg offers a unique opportunity to explore sustainability transformations through the lens of justice and equity in a vibrant hub of innovation, culture, and history. Whether you’re connecting with the city’s rich social heritage or exploring Kruger’s remarkable natural landscapes, the conference aims to be a space for transformative conversations and connections. 📢 Additionally, the Call for Proposals deadline has been extended to February 2, 2025. Submit your proposal and join the conversation shaping a more just and sustainable future. 🔗 Read more & Submit your proposal- https://lnkd.in/dvk8r3-h We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa!   #JusticeAndEquity #TCESG25 #GlobalTransformations #Johannesburg #KrugerNationalPark #TransformationsCommunity #ESGProject #WitsUniversity

🚨 The Transformative Change Assessment goes live today in less than 2 hours! 🔗 Watch the live report launch here: https://lnkd.in/dMAFY63M This groundbreaking report by IPBES presents actionable solutions to halt biodiversity loss while exploring the broader systemic challenges that hold us back from building equitable and sustainable futures. It's a call to shift how we think about transformations—not just incremental fixes, but bold, collective shifts across governance, economies, and societies. 💡And yesterday, the IPBES Nexus Report was released, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic challenges—reminding us that solutions cannot succeed in isolation. 🌍 📄 Get the Nexus Report summary here: https://lnkd.in/dbw5Xhgi #TransformativeChange #TransformativeChangeAssessment #Sustainability #Biodiversity #IPBES #IPBES11

🌊 New Paper: Overcoming lock-in of science-policy responses to reef heating. Marine heating—long-term, climate-induced ocean warming—is devastating reef ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. In their latest paper, Tiffany Morrison and colleagues critique the narrow focus of current science-policy solutions, which often emphasize local adaptations while overlooking deeper structural drivers. The authors call for an expanded policy agenda that tackles root causes and promotes broader, more effective, and just solutions to protect reefs and vulnerable communities. 📖 Read the full article to explore their vision for a transformative approach to reef science and policy- https://lnkd.in/djTEA4kn #CoralReefs #Governance #Vulnerability #OceanAdaptation #TropicalCoasts #ClimateChange #OceanWarming

🚨 Final Call! The deadline to submit proposals for #TCESG25 is just 7 days away — Sunday, December 15, '24! Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event focused on co-producing knowledge and actionable solutions for sustainability transformations. ✨ Submit your proposal today: https://lnkd.in/d9eWGyH2 We're looking for proposals that include: 📚 Theoretical insights that challenge the status quo and inspire new ways of thinking. 🛠️ Practical applications with actionable strategies for driving real-world change. 🌍 Innovative approaches to advancing transformative sustainability. Contribute to a dynamic and impactful program at TC/ESG 2025 in South Africa & online in August 2025! #TransformationsCommunity #ESGProject #JusticeAndEquity #TransformationsInAction #TransformativeChange #SustainabilityResearch #CallForProposals #SustainabilityTransformations Earth System Governance Project University of the Witwatersrand Laura Pereira Kyla Tienhaara Bruce Goldstein Thomas H.

🌟 Transformative thought leader Karen O'Brien will be joining us as a Catalyst for the TC/ESG 2025 Conference! Karen is a renowned professor of human geography, co-chair of the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment, and a co-founder of cCHANGE. With decades of experience contributing to four IPCC reports and pioneering work on climate, sustainability, and quantum social change, her integrative approach to justice and social-ecological transformations has inspired actionable change worldwide. At #TCESG25, Karen will deliver keynote presentations, chair IPBES-focused panels, and host transformative leadership workshops to inspire actionable change. 🗣️ Stay tuned as we announce more Catalysts for #TCESG25 in the coming weeks! #Leadership #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SocialChange #TransformationsCommunity #ESGProject #ESGNetwork #Wits #JusticeAndEquity #Transformations

🚨 Tomorrow, December 4th, from 3-5pm CET, the Future Earth Pathways Initiative will host an online forum on "Radical Transformations: What are they and how to achieve them? Lessons from Socio-ecological Transitions research" 🌍 Katharina Biely will present a theoretical framework on how socio-ecological systems studies can guide real-world transformations. Silja Zimmermann and Paul Cukierman will then share insights from their work on facilitating radical change in Indigenous food systems and urban practices in the Global North. 🔗 It’s still possible to register here: https://lnkd.in/evzNVv-j #FutureEarth #RadicalTransformation #SocioEcologicalTransitions #Sustainability #PathwaysForum #IndigenousKnowledge #UrbanTransformation

🚨 Deadline Extension for TC/ESG 2025 Calls for Proposals! In response to requests for additional time, we’re excited to announce a two-week extension for submitting proposals to the #TCESG25 Call for Proposals in South Africa! 🌍 🗓 New Deadline: December 15, 2024 This year’s conference (August 18-21, 2025) will focus on Navigating Sustainability Transformations towards Justice and Equity. We welcome proposals bridging the gap between scholarly work & actionable strategies. 👉 Submit your proposal- https://lnkd.in/d9eWGyH2 Additionally, the pre-conference Transaction Workshops on August 17, 2025 will offer hands-on, skills-oriented sessions that foster innovation in sustainability transformations. Limited slots are available, so don’t miss your chance to contribute! 🚨 The proposal submission deadline for TCX-YORK: Organizing for Transformation has also been extended! 🗓 New Deadline: December 8, 2024 You can contribute by presenting your research or practice-focused study, leading an experiential practice session, or participating in interactive events. 👉 Submit your proposal- https://lnkd.in/dHVqnCSS Laura Pereira Kyla Tienhaara Bruce Goldstein Ioan Fazey Blake Harvey Thomas H. Earth System Governance Project University of the Witwatersrand Kruger National Park #Sustainability #JusticeAndEquity #Transformations25 #CallForProposals #TCXYork #SustainabilityTransformations #TCESG25 #Research #Innovation

🌟 The Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2025 is calling for your innovative ideas! Submit your proposals by December 7, 2024, and join the event focused on action-forward, knowledge-based and inclusive approaches to sustainability. 📍 Location: Chicago 📅 Dates: June 16–19, 2025 🔗 Read more & Submit your proposal here: https://sricongress.org/ SRI2025 will spotlight Pathways to Sustainability, showcasing strategies and successes in tackling critical sustainability challenges while addressing barriers to building resilient and equitable futures. #Sustainability #Innovation #SRI2025 #CallForProposals

📍 Venue Announcement & 10 Days to go for the Call for Proposals! We’re thrilled to announce that Skukuza Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Kruger National Park, South Africa, will host our 2025 conference! 🌍 This venue offers an immersive connection to nature, perfect for fostering transformative discussions on actionable solutions for sustainability transformations. ⏳ 10 Days to Go! Don’t miss the chance to submit your proposals. We are especially welcoming TransAction: Pre-Conference Transformation Workshops - https://lnkd.in/d9eWGyH2 🗓️ Save the Date: 18–21 August 2025 Stay tuned for when information becomes available on registration, speakers, and activities. #TCESG2025 #SustainabilityConference #TransformationsCommunity #ESGProject #SkukuzaLodge

💡 Exciting Opportunity at DRIFT! DRIFT for transition is seeking a Post-PhD Researcher in Sustainability Transitions to join their team in advancing research and action for just and sustainable societies. This role offers a chance to work on transformative projects, bridging local innovations with institutional frameworks, and contributing to systemic change in fields like energy and health. 📅 Application Deadline: November 29, 2024 📍 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands 💼 Contract: 1-year (intention to extend) Key Highlights: 🔬 Engage in cutting-edge research projects like JustWind4All and Our Smart Family Buddy. 📚 Develop methods and insights that fuel both academic debate and social change. 🤝 Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic work environment. If you have a PhD in social sciences, experience in action-oriented research, and a passion for sustainability transitions, this role is your chance to make an impact! 🔗 Learn More & Apply: https://lnkd.in/e_vSZpv7 #SustainabilityTransitions #PostPhD #DRIFT #ResearchOpportunity #TransformativeChange