: Explores how universal free, sustainable school lunches can serve as a systemic transition point [2, 37].
: Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition [2] provides a comprehensive look at how multi-level mechanisms (sectors, finance, and institutions) facilitate change.
: Sustainability transitions often involve the "disempowerment" of incumbent actors (like traditional energy giants) and the "empowerment" of new actors through grassroots democracy and participation [3, 6]. Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition
: Includes "fair trade" and "food sovereignty" movements that advocate for social justice alongside ecological production [30]. Energy & Infrastructure :
: The use of blended finance and impact investment is critical to scaling niche agricultural innovations so they can compete with dominant models [27, 30]. Recommended Resources : Explores how universal free, sustainable school lunches
The intersection of and Sustainability Transition (ST) focuses on how changing social practices—not just technology—can drive long-term, fundamental shifts in socio-technical systems like energy and food [3, 20]. Key Themes & Research Insights
: Transformation occurs when everyday habits (eating, moving, shopping) are altered through SI, which acts as a "sensitising concept" to break up rigid socio-technical relations [1, 3]. : Includes "fair trade" and "food sovereignty" movements
: The Relating Systems Thinking and Design (RSD) symposium explores the balance between change and stability in complex systems [8].