Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South
- Autores
- Pereira, Laura; Frantzeskaki, Niki; Hebinck, Aniek; Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi; Drimie, Scott; Dyer, Michelle; Eakin, Hallie; Galafassi, Diego; Karpouzoglou, Timos; Marshall, Fiona; Moore, Michele-Lee; Olsson, Per; Siqueiros García, J. Mario; Van Zwanenberg, Patrick; Vervoort, Joost M.
- Año de publicación
- 2019
- Idioma
- inglés
- Tipo de recurso
- artículo
- Estado
- versión publicada
- Descripción
- Creating a just and sustainable planet will require not only small changes, but also systemic transformations in how humans relate to the planet and to each other, i.e., social–ecological transformations. We suggest there is a need for collaborative environments where experimentation with new configurations of social–ecological systems can occur, and we refer to these as transformative spaces. In this paper, we seek a better understanding of how to design and enable the creation of transformative spaces in a development context. We analyse nine case studies from a previous special issue on Designing Transformative Spaces that aimed to collect examples of cutting-edge action-oriented research on transformations from the Global South. The analysis showed five design phases as being essential: Problem Definition Phase; Operationalisation Phase; Tactical Phase; Outcome Phase; and Reflection Phase. From this synthesis, we distilled five key messages that should be considered when designing research, including: (a) there are ethical dilemmas associated with creating a transformative space in a system; (b) it is important to assess the readiness of the system for change before engaging in it; (c) there is a need to balance between ‘safe’ and ‘safe-enough’ spaces for transformation; (d) convening a transformative space requires an assemblage of diverse methodological frameworks and tools; and (e) transformative spaces can act as a starting point for institutionalising transformative change. Many researchers are now engaging in transdisciplinary transformations research, and are finding themselves at the knowledge–action interface contributing to transformative space-making. We hope that by analysing experiences from across different geographies we can contribute towards better understanding of how to navigate the processes needed for the urgent global transformations that are being called for to create a more equitable and sustainable planet Earth.
Fil: Pereira, Laura. City University of London; Reino Unido. Stockholms Universitet; Suecia. STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY (SUN);
Fil: Frantzeskaki, Niki. Swinburne University of Technology; Australia
Fil: Hebinck, Aniek. Erasmus University; Países Bajos
Fil: Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; México
Fil: Drimie, Scott. Stockholm University; Suecia
Fil: Dyer, Michelle. Stockholm University; Suecia
Fil: Eakin, Hallie. Arizona State University; Estados Unidos
Fil: Galafassi, Diego. Stockholm University; Suecia
Fil: Karpouzoglou, Timos. Royal Institute of Technology; Suecia
Fil: Marshall, Fiona. University of Sussex; Reino Unido
Fil: Moore, Michele-Lee. Stockholm University; Suecia
Fil: Olsson, Per. Stockholm University; Suecia
Fil: Siqueiros García, J. Mario. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; México
Fil: Van Zwanenberg, Patrick. Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Escuela de Economia y Negocios. Centro de Investigaciones Para la Transformacion.; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina
Fil: Vervoort, Joost M.. University of Oxford; Reino Unido - Materia
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SUSTAINABILITY
TRANSDICIPLINARITY
TRANSFORMATION - Nivel de accesibilidad
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global SouthPereira, LauraFrantzeskaki, NikiHebinck, AniekCharli-Joseph, LakshmiDrimie, ScottDyer, MichelleEakin, HallieGalafassi, DiegoKarpouzoglou, TimosMarshall, FionaMoore, Michele-LeeOlsson, PerSiqueiros García, J. MarioVan Zwanenberg, PatrickVervoort, Joost M.CO-PRODUCTIONFACILITATIONGLOBAL SOUTHSUSTAINABILITYTRANSDICIPLINARITYTRANSFORMATIONhttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/5.7https://purl.org/becyt/ford/5Creating a just and sustainable planet will require not only small changes, but also systemic transformations in how humans relate to the planet and to each other, i.e., social–ecological transformations. We suggest there is a need for collaborative environments where experimentation with new configurations of social–ecological systems can occur, and we refer to these as transformative spaces. In this paper, we seek a better understanding of how to design and enable the creation of transformative spaces in a development context. We analyse nine case studies from a previous special issue on Designing Transformative Spaces that aimed to collect examples of cutting-edge action-oriented research on transformations from the Global South. The analysis showed five design phases as being essential: Problem Definition Phase; Operationalisation Phase; Tactical Phase; Outcome Phase; and Reflection Phase. From this synthesis, we distilled five key messages that should be considered when designing research, including: (a) there are ethical dilemmas associated with creating a transformative space in a system; (b) it is important to assess the readiness of the system for change before engaging in it; (c) there is a need to balance between ‘safe’ and ‘safe-enough’ spaces for transformation; (d) convening a transformative space requires an assemblage of diverse methodological frameworks and tools; and (e) transformative spaces can act as a starting point for institutionalising transformative change. Many researchers are now engaging in transdisciplinary transformations research, and are finding themselves at the knowledge–action interface contributing to transformative space-making. We hope that by analysing experiences from across different geographies we can contribute towards better understanding of how to navigate the processes needed for the urgent global transformations that are being called for to create a more equitable and sustainable planet Earth.Fil: Pereira, Laura. City University of London; Reino Unido. Stockholms Universitet; Suecia. STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY (SUN);Fil: Frantzeskaki, Niki. Swinburne University of Technology; AustraliaFil: Hebinck, Aniek. Erasmus University; Países BajosFil: Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Drimie, Scott. Stockholm University; SueciaFil: Dyer, Michelle. Stockholm University; SueciaFil: Eakin, Hallie. Arizona State University; Estados UnidosFil: Galafassi, Diego. Stockholm University; SueciaFil: Karpouzoglou, Timos. Royal Institute of Technology; SueciaFil: Marshall, Fiona. University of Sussex; Reino UnidoFil: Moore, Michele-Lee. Stockholm University; SueciaFil: Olsson, Per. Stockholm University; SueciaFil: Siqueiros García, J. Mario. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; MéxicoFil: Van Zwanenberg, Patrick. Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Escuela de Economia y Negocios. Centro de Investigaciones Para la Transformacion.; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Vervoort, Joost M.. University of Oxford; Reino UnidoSpringer Tokyo2019-11info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11336/174992Pereira, Laura; Frantzeskaki, Niki; Hebinck, Aniek; Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi; Drimie, Scott; et al.; Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South; Springer Tokyo; Sustainability Science; 15; 1; 11-2019; 161-1781862-4065CONICET DigitalCONICETenginfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11625-019-00749-xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1007/s11625-019-00749-xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ar/reponame:CONICET Digital (CONICET)instname:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas2025-09-29T09:34:51Zoai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/174992instacron:CONICETInstitucionalhttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/oai/requestdasensio@conicet.gov.ar; lcarlino@conicet.gov.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:34982025-09-29 09:34:51.535CONICET Digital (CONICET) - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasfalse |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South Pereira, Laura CO-PRODUCTION FACILITATION GLOBAL SOUTH SUSTAINABILITY TRANSDICIPLINARITY TRANSFORMATION |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Transformative spaces in the making: key lessons from nine cases in the Global South |
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Pereira, Laura Frantzeskaki, Niki Hebinck, Aniek Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi Drimie, Scott Dyer, Michelle Eakin, Hallie Galafassi, Diego Karpouzoglou, Timos Marshall, Fiona Moore, Michele-Lee Olsson, Per Siqueiros García, J. Mario Van Zwanenberg, Patrick Vervoort, Joost M. |
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Pereira, Laura |
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Pereira, Laura Frantzeskaki, Niki Hebinck, Aniek Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi Drimie, Scott Dyer, Michelle Eakin, Hallie Galafassi, Diego Karpouzoglou, Timos Marshall, Fiona Moore, Michele-Lee Olsson, Per Siqueiros García, J. Mario Van Zwanenberg, Patrick Vervoort, Joost M. |
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Frantzeskaki, Niki Hebinck, Aniek Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi Drimie, Scott Dyer, Michelle Eakin, Hallie Galafassi, Diego Karpouzoglou, Timos Marshall, Fiona Moore, Michele-Lee Olsson, Per Siqueiros García, J. Mario Van Zwanenberg, Patrick Vervoort, Joost M. |
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CO-PRODUCTION FACILITATION GLOBAL SOUTH SUSTAINABILITY TRANSDICIPLINARITY TRANSFORMATION |
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Creating a just and sustainable planet will require not only small changes, but also systemic transformations in how humans relate to the planet and to each other, i.e., social–ecological transformations. We suggest there is a need for collaborative environments where experimentation with new configurations of social–ecological systems can occur, and we refer to these as transformative spaces. In this paper, we seek a better understanding of how to design and enable the creation of transformative spaces in a development context. We analyse nine case studies from a previous special issue on Designing Transformative Spaces that aimed to collect examples of cutting-edge action-oriented research on transformations from the Global South. The analysis showed five design phases as being essential: Problem Definition Phase; Operationalisation Phase; Tactical Phase; Outcome Phase; and Reflection Phase. From this synthesis, we distilled five key messages that should be considered when designing research, including: (a) there are ethical dilemmas associated with creating a transformative space in a system; (b) it is important to assess the readiness of the system for change before engaging in it; (c) there is a need to balance between ‘safe’ and ‘safe-enough’ spaces for transformation; (d) convening a transformative space requires an assemblage of diverse methodological frameworks and tools; and (e) transformative spaces can act as a starting point for institutionalising transformative change. Many researchers are now engaging in transdisciplinary transformations research, and are finding themselves at the knowledge–action interface contributing to transformative space-making. We hope that by analysing experiences from across different geographies we can contribute towards better understanding of how to navigate the processes needed for the urgent global transformations that are being called for to create a more equitable and sustainable planet Earth. Fil: Pereira, Laura. City University of London; Reino Unido. Stockholms Universitet; Suecia. STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY (SUN); Fil: Frantzeskaki, Niki. Swinburne University of Technology; Australia Fil: Hebinck, Aniek. Erasmus University; Países Bajos Fil: Charli-Joseph, Lakshmi. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; México Fil: Drimie, Scott. Stockholm University; Suecia Fil: Dyer, Michelle. Stockholm University; Suecia Fil: Eakin, Hallie. Arizona State University; Estados Unidos Fil: Galafassi, Diego. Stockholm University; Suecia Fil: Karpouzoglou, Timos. Royal Institute of Technology; Suecia Fil: Marshall, Fiona. University of Sussex; Reino Unido Fil: Moore, Michele-Lee. Stockholm University; Suecia Fil: Olsson, Per. Stockholm University; Suecia Fil: Siqueiros García, J. Mario. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; México Fil: Van Zwanenberg, Patrick. Universidad Nacional de San Martin. Escuela de Economia y Negocios. Centro de Investigaciones Para la Transformacion.; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Fil: Vervoort, Joost M.. University of Oxford; Reino Unido |
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Creating a just and sustainable planet will require not only small changes, but also systemic transformations in how humans relate to the planet and to each other, i.e., social–ecological transformations. We suggest there is a need for collaborative environments where experimentation with new configurations of social–ecological systems can occur, and we refer to these as transformative spaces. In this paper, we seek a better understanding of how to design and enable the creation of transformative spaces in a development context. We analyse nine case studies from a previous special issue on Designing Transformative Spaces that aimed to collect examples of cutting-edge action-oriented research on transformations from the Global South. The analysis showed five design phases as being essential: Problem Definition Phase; Operationalisation Phase; Tactical Phase; Outcome Phase; and Reflection Phase. From this synthesis, we distilled five key messages that should be considered when designing research, including: (a) there are ethical dilemmas associated with creating a transformative space in a system; (b) it is important to assess the readiness of the system for change before engaging in it; (c) there is a need to balance between ‘safe’ and ‘safe-enough’ spaces for transformation; (d) convening a transformative space requires an assemblage of diverse methodological frameworks and tools; and (e) transformative spaces can act as a starting point for institutionalising transformative change. Many researchers are now engaging in transdisciplinary transformations research, and are finding themselves at the knowledge–action interface contributing to transformative space-making. We hope that by analysing experiences from across different geographies we can contribute towards better understanding of how to navigate the processes needed for the urgent global transformations that are being called for to create a more equitable and sustainable planet Earth. |
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