Who we are

We are the international network of scholars interested in sustainability transitions, advancing transition scholarship through a program of knowledge building, education, exchange and outreach.

icon
The Network

Knowledge building, education, exchange and outreach. All individuals engaged in transitions research or practice are welcome to join the network.

Sustainability Transitions

Sustainability transitions are major shifts in established industries, socio-technical systems, and societies toward more sustainable modes of production and consumption.

Innovative Ideas to Tackle Sustainability Crises

Our world is facing multiple sustainability crises from climate change to biodiversity collapse. Conventional approaches have made limited progress in resolving these grand challenges.

News and Events
11 July 2025
Reflections from the NEST conference 2025
Whose voices are heard when we talk about sustainability? In a powerful new blog, Kanika Balani and Carla Douglas González reflect on what it means to centre equity and justice not only in theory, but […]
14 May 2025
10th Annual NEST Conference 2025 Full Agenda
We are pleased to share the final agenda of the 10th Annual NEST Conference 2025, which will be held at SPRU in Brighton later this month. Please check here to see the full list of participants, speakers, […]
17 April 2025
Funding support available for educational research upskilling and capacity buildin
Attention all STRN ECRs and PhD candidates:  Funding support for educational research upskilling and capacity building, 2025-2026: The Education and Learning in Sustainability Transitions thematic group is delighted to offer funding support to emerging scholars in […]
Join Us