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In Deep Transitions (DT) theory, interventions are defined as “particular areas in the socio-technical system or its environment where the application of appropriate [interventions] would likely facilitate transformative change in the system’s directionality” (Kanger et al., 2020: 4). Interventions are actions taken by actors to influence different parts of a system. We initially developed a … from Taking action that drives systems change: an introduction to Interventions

Niches are new ways of driving change. They are protective spaces for innovations within society and organisations. They are alternative configurations of technology, institutions, practices, and discourses that embrace new ways of thinking and doing. Niches are driven by innovations (social and technological), but should not be conflated with them. We use innovations/initiatives/alternative practices as … from How we transform our world: an introduction to niches

In this short document, discover how the DT Lab team maps system rules. You’ll learn about a workshop we conducted on rule mapping as part of a larger experiment with CO_Systemic. This experiment was focused on systems change and transition thinking in the Baja California region. We aimed to help them unlock deeper potential for … from How we map system rules

These slides, presented by Gilberto Gómez Muñoz at TIPC’s engagement week in Barcelona, introduce how how Panama has begun to design, implement and evaluate transformative missions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals within its science, technology and innovation (STI) system. They explain the collaboration between SENACyT and SPRU to strengthen policy capacities and align innovation … from Methodological overview: Transformative missions in Panama

Deep Transitions are profound societal transformations, driven by interconnected system changes. These slides take you through the basics of Deep Transitions theory, as an academic framework for understanding and investing in system change. They introduce: characteristics of the First Deep Transition, which started with the Industrial Revolution; the notion of socio-technical systems, which provide for … from Deep Transitions foundational thinking

Presentation setting out the urgent need for a ‘Second Deep Transition’ to a more sustainable and just society. The authors argue we are at a watershed moment, where investors have a crucial role to play. Investing in system optimisation will not be sufficient to address the complex, interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and … from Slides: Introducing the Deep Transitions Lab

Introduction to the philosophy of Transformative Investment adopted by the Deep Transitions Lab, an approach that goes beyond traditional investment strategies by focusing on system-level change. Transformative Investment recognises the limitations of investment that prioritises short-term financial return, while neglecting social and ecological costs, disregarding unquantifiable uncertainties, and failing to consider long-term systemic dynamics. The … from Quick guide: Transformative Investment Philosophy

This presentation details: Experiences from Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC):Projects related to Energy and Climate themes given by the team in relation to COP 26 in 2021.   … from TIPC Projects Related to Energy Sussex Energy Group: COP26

As governments are tasked with delivering transformative change across interconnected systems, an integrated and evolutionary approach is needed, often calling for intermediaries. In 2021, TIPC and One Team Gov developed an experimental learning session to explore the conditions that give rise to collaboration and change within government. This work helps to facilitate learning and collaboration … from Capabilities for building bridges across government