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.
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
5 March 2026
The International Sustainability Transitions conference (IST) is the yearly scientific gathering of the global community of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working on socio-technical transitions for sustainability. IST is organized under the auspices of the Sustainability […]
18 February 2026
There is a shared view that the STRN has the capacity and the responsibility to play a more active role in policy engagement and to enhance the impact of the field. To help inform future […]
16 January 2026
Call for Abstracts – 4th Workshop of the Thematic Group on ‘Multi-system Dynamics’ in Sustainability Transitions After three successful workshops in Oslo (2023), Gothenburg (2024), and Winterthur (2025), we are happy to announce that the […]