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.

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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
21 August 2024
Call for Application for the first STRN PhD School on Sustainability Transitions
APPLY NOW – STRN PhD School   “Systems, Theories, Policies and Practices: An Introductory PhD Course in Sustainability Transitions Research”   Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden February 3-7, 2025 We’re extremely happy to announce the […]
9 July 2024
52nd STRN Newsletter
Dear colleagues and friends of transition studies, The 52nd STRN Newsletter has been published! In the Newsletter the first editorial of  the STRN New Chair’s – Florian Kern.Read the newsletter to learn more about IST2024, STRN […]
18 June 2024
Dr Florian Kern elected as new STRN chair
The STRN steering group and board announced today that it has elected Dr Florian Kern as the network’s new chair. Dr Kern will take over from Dr Jochen Markard as of 20th of June 2024 […]
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