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
13 January 2025
We are excited to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the 16th International Sustainability Transitions (IST) Conference is officially open! The conference will take place from June 24 to June 26, 2025, in Lisbon, […]
19 December 2024
Dear colleagues and friends of transition studies, The 54th STRN Newsletter has been published! Some highlights of this newsletter include an editorial from our STRN board, the latest information on IST`25, and an introduction of our newly […]
2 December 2024
Official media statement The Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN) and Energy Politics, Policy, and Governance (Energy-PPG) research network have issued a joint open letter to Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, urging the European Commission to enhance support […]