This report looks at the kind of leadership needed to make collaborations succeed in times of complex global challenges. It builds on in-depth interviews with 39 leaders who have a track record of creating successful collaborations. Read More

The late Nelson Mandela was a unique kind of leader. According to Senge and colleagues he was a system leader – a person who could catalyze collective leadership. In «The Dawn of System Leadership» they give insights on what it takes to be a great leader.Read More

How we frame the climate change problem is critical to how we solve it, and whether the solution is sustainable and equitable. In this report RSA and COIN has started an important discussion on why so little progress is made and what is needed. Read More

The “Climate Change Adaptation and Development: Transforming Paradigms and Practices” book takes a critical look at adaptation and the need for social transformations in a changing climate. Climate change is both a problem for and of development. Read More

Talks on social transformations held at the ISSC workshop in Potsdam in mid-November 2014 are now available. In these talks the social science knowledge base on transformation is presented from different perspectives. Also learn more about the ISSC Transformation to Sustainability Program. Read More

Metaintegral Academy is organizing the free online mini-course on “Vital skills for thriving in a wild, complex world”, October 13-16, 2014. The course is for those change leaders who looks for inspiration, tools and approaches to navigate complex change and unlock deep capacities. Read More

“Worldwide, Germany is being held up as a model, cited by environmental activists as proof that a transformation of the global energy system is possible.” Justin Gillis of the New York Times reports on the transformation of the German electricity sector towards clean energy, and the wider implications for other countries and globally.Read More

The impacts of climate change can be observed all over the world, and with current emission levels we will be facing increased risks in the future. It is time to start thinking about transformations, including both adaptation, mitigation and sustainable development.Read More

Presenting cutting edge social science perspectives on global environmental change this report is unique. The report issues an urgent appeal to the social sciences to intensify and broaden research on all aspects of the sustainability crisis.Read More

The conference will gather multiple perspectives on social and ecological change and focus in particular on the links between resilience and development. Read More

This report, written by the Oxford Martin Commission, focuses on the short-termism of current politics and societies inability to break the gridlock that undermines efforts to address the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Read More

In this two day leadership course participants will learn and experience the importance of self and personal change in dealing with hyper-complex problems such as for example climate change. Takes place 4-5 June, 2015 in Stockholm. Read More

The call for abstracts to the Transformations2015 conference, taking place 5-7 October, 2015, in Stockholm, Sweden, is now open. If you want to present your work and join the discussion on transformations you should submit an abstract before April 7. Read More

In the course “Climate Leader”, by Climate Interactive, you learn to address climate change through using systems thinking. Good insights on interconnections, big picture, leverage points, effective leadership and responses, and system change. Read More

Manifestations of climate change and the lack of political will is increasingly mobilizing people around the world. This is also happening in oil rich Norway. In the Climate Festival §112 people around the country are invited to learn more about climate change and solutions. Read More

The IPCC launches the most precise and strongest report on the science of climate change to date. The Synthesis report is now out. The IPCC has shown the way to limit climate change and build a more prosperous, sustainable future. With this at hand decision makers and stakeholders at all levels, in all sectors, can make informed decisions on climate change. Read More

The International Transdisciplinary Conference “Culture(s) in Sustainable Futures: theories, policies, practices” takes place 6-8 May 2015 in Helsinki. The overall theme is the roles and meanings of culture in sustainable development. The call for session and paper proposals are now open. Read More

This training is for those that want to gain insight into the deeper and often hidden mechanisms of change and transformation. By accessing efficient approaches and tools for personal transformation this course helps individuals unlock leadership capacities. Read More

This report assesses why climate change is such a serious problem and why urgent emissions reductions are needed. In 20 pages hard hitting key messages about climate change is presented by the scientists in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More

A new and exciting funding program on Transformation to Sustainability has been launched by the International Social Science Council. With two calls this year the program aims at lifting the social science contribution in global change research. Read More

The Vision 2050 report takes a refreshingly pro-active look at what global environmental challenges mean for business. For 18 months, 29 major global corporations were brought together in a project under the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to discuss what the world could look like in 2050. Read More

This report sketches out an alternative future where societies can find ways to bring about fundamental changes at different levels. Read More

This report show why it is critical to slow the rate of temperature increase in the cryosphere and how the reduction of short-lived pollutants can be key to avoiding dangerous changes and risk to development, and at the same time improve public health and food security. Read More

Want to learn more about planetary boundaries and the need for social transformations? The Great Transition Initiative has hosted an interesting conversation this spring. Start with Johan Rockströms essay and continue with a total of 8 commentaries. Read More

This Kosmos article takes a close look at the transformative movement and what shared believes, methods and inspiration can be found among those leading this movement. Good insight on what makes good connection and collaboration.Read More

The 2014 Sustainability Report finds that collaboration will be key for businesses who wants to have transformative results and successful performance in sustainability. However most companies work separately and don’t experiment with broad partnerships. Read More

Transformation to Sustainability is one of three priority areas for scientific research are in the next 3-5 years. Future Earth has launched its “Strategic Research Agenda” as a blueprint for how to address global change and collaborate more effectively on 21st century challenges.Read More

Gathering leading experts, decision makers, business leaders and activists on climate change, disaster risk reduction and social responses the Oslo Extreme Dialogue made new grounds for building bridges between current actions and future outcomes. Watch the short clip or the full dialogue and get inspired.Read More

Schumacher College in Devon, UK, will be hosting the “Generation of the New Economy – Youth Economics Festival”, April 13 – 18, 2015. This is an event aimed at young people who are currently thinking about and working on the new economy.Read More

The research community on urbanization and global environmental change is gathering at this large international conference in Taiwan. From diverse perspective the Century of the City will be discussed in relation to global challenges. Read More

This newly released proceedings contains 27 papers on different themes of transformation and climate change. The diversity of approaches presented attest to the need for integrated research on transformation to sustainability. Read More

The exciting new 10-year global change research initiative known as Future Earth has published its initial design report. The report outlines a research strategy focusing on three themes; Dynamic Planet, Global Development and Transformations to Sustainability.

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We will fail to address climate change if we continue characterizing climate change as an environmental issue rather than a broader systemic treat to public health, national security and the global financial system.Read More

Scientists, decision makers and practitioners working on climate change adaptation will gather at the third international Climate Change Adaptation Conference that will take place in Brazil, 12-16 May, 2014. Read More