Transition arena manuals - Revision history

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	'' Sustainability: what type of (un)sustainability issues are addressed, how and at which scale?''		'' Sustainability: what type of (un)sustainability issues are addressed, how and at which scale?''

			For example the SHARED GREEN DEAL project's transition arenas aim to stimulate shared actions across Europe at the local and regional level to generate lessons and knowledge about local and regional implementation in six streams: clean energy, circular economy, efficient renovations, sustainable mobility, sustainable food, and preserving biodiversity (Silvestri, Hebinck et al. 2022, pp. 5).

	'' Linking sustainability and justice: to what extent and how does the approach link or connect sustainability and justice?]''		'' Linking sustainability and justice: to what extent and how does the approach link or connect sustainability and justice?]''
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	==References==		==References==
	Notermans, I., von Wirth, T., Loorbach, D. (2022). An experiential guide for Transition Arenas. DRIFT for Transition publication. [https://drift.eur.nl/publications/an-experiential-guide-for-transition-arenas/ Link to publication]		Notermans, I., von Wirth, T., Loorbach, D. (2022). An experiential guide for Transition Arenas. DRIFT for Transition publication. [https://drift.eur.nl/publications/an-experiential-guide-for-transition-arenas/ Link to publication]
			Silvestri, G., Hebinck, A., von Wirth, T., Mulders, W., 2022. SHARED GREEN DEAL Arena guidelines: designing translocal, inclusive spaces for co-creation to achieve the EU Green Deal. Cambridge: SHARED GREEN DEAL.


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	'' Justice: to what extent does the approach address (in)justice. What type of (in)justice is addressed, how and at which scale?.''		'' Justice: to what extent does the approach address (in)justice. What type of (in)justice is addressed, how and at which scale?.''
	* For example in a DRIFT neighbourhood transition arena in Carnisse, Rotterdam, the arena focused on the involvement and empowerment of the local residents to develop and alternative transition future to the framing of the municipality of the area of Carnisse as problematic.		* For example in a DRIFT neighbourhood transition arena in Carnisse, Rotterdam, the arena focused on the involvement and empowerment of the local residents to develop and alternative transition future to the framing of the municipality of the area of Carnisse as problematic. (Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 15.)

	'' Sustainability: what type of (un)sustainability issues are addressed, how and at which scale?''		'' Sustainability: what type of (un)sustainability issues are addressed, how and at which scale?''
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	''[To what extent does the approach alter, change or challenge existing power relations? (To what extent are) which power relations considered as problematic (unequal, oppressive, unjust, excluding etc.) by the approach, implicitly or explicitly? (How) are these power relations being framed, problematised, challenged, altered or replaced by the cluster/approach? And/or which existing power relations are (at the risk of) being reproduced/ strengthened by the approach, and how?]''		''[To what extent does the approach alter, change or challenge existing power relations? (To what extent are) which power relations considered as problematic (unequal, oppressive, unjust, excluding etc.) by the approach, implicitly or explicitly? (How) are these power relations being framed, problematised, challenged, altered or replaced by the cluster/approach? And/or which existing power relations are (at the risk of) being reproduced/ strengthened by the approach, and how?]''

	Transition management attempts to address how the transition momentum may be used to shift quickly to just and sustainable futures. ((Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 6.)		Transition management attempts to address how the transition momentum may be used to shift quickly to just and sustainable futures. (Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 6.)

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	'' Justice: to what extent does the approach address (in)justice. What type of (in)justice is addressed, how and at which scale?.''		'' Justice: to what extent does the approach address (in)justice. What type of (in)justice is addressed, how and at which scale?.''
			* For example in a DRIFT neighbourhood transition arena in Carnisse, Rotterdam, the arena focused on the involvement and empowerment of the local residents to develop and alternative transition future to the framing of the municipality of the area of Carnisse as problematic.

	'' Sustainability: what type of (un)sustainability issues are addressed, how and at which scale?''		'' Sustainability: what type of (un)sustainability issues are addressed, how and at which scale?''
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	==Transformative potential==		==Transformative potential==
	''[To what extent does the approach alter, change or challenge existing power relations? (To what extent are) which power relations considered as problematic (unequal, oppressive, unjust, excluding etc.) by the approach, implicitly or explicitly? (How) are these power relations being framed, problematised, challenged, altered or replaced by the cluster/approach? And/or which existing power relations are (at the risk of) being reproduced/ strengthened by the approach, and how?]''		''[To what extent does the approach alter, change or challenge existing power relations? (To what extent are) which power relations considered as problematic (unequal, oppressive, unjust, excluding etc.) by the approach, implicitly or explicitly? (How) are these power relations being framed, problematised, challenged, altered or replaced by the cluster/approach? And/or which existing power relations are (at the risk of) being reproduced/ strengthened by the approach, and how?]''

			Transition management attempts to address how the transition momentum may be used to shift quickly to just and sustainable futures. ((Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 6.)


	==Illustration==		==Illustration==

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	{{Construction}}		{{Construction}}

	Transition arena is a key tool to generate a compelling narrative, a critical mass and a legitimizing analysis for fundamental change. Transition arenas are connected to the approach of transition management, which has been developed to be used for breaking away from business-as-usual. Transition management can be used as a strategy to open up desired transition pathways in societal contexts where people and organisations are stuck in addressing persistent problems with improvements, instead of bringing about transformational change.		Transition arena is a key tool to generate a compelling narrative, a critical mass and a legitimizing analysis for fundamental change. Transition arenas are connected to the approach of transition management, which has been developed to be used for breaking away from business-as-usual. Transition management can be used as a strategy to open up desired transition pathways in societal contexts where people and organisations are stuck in addressing persistent problems with improvements, instead of bringing about transformational change. (Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 5.)

	This page is part of an ongoing, open-ended online collaborative database, which collects relevant approaches that can be used by city-makers to tackle unsustainability and injustice in cities. It is based mainly on knowledge generated in EU-funded projects and touches on fast changing fields. As such, this page makes no claims of authoritative completeness and welcomes your suggestions.		This page is part of an ongoing, open-ended online collaborative database, which collects relevant approaches that can be used by city-makers to tackle unsustainability and injustice in cities. It is based mainly on knowledge generated in EU-funded projects and touches on fast changing fields. As such, this page makes no claims of authoritative completeness and welcomes your suggestions.
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	==General introduction to approach==		==General introduction to approach==

	Central to Transition Management is a set of principles that are based on understanding the concept of societal transitions as complex, non-linear, long-term processes of societal change. Transition management as a policy and management strategy seeks to anticipate transitions, accelerate and guide the types of emerging changes that could contribute to transitions with desired outcomes.		Central to Transition Management is a set of principles that are based on understanding the concept of societal transitions as complex, non-linear, long-term processes of societal change. Transition management as a policy and management strategy seeks to anticipate transitions, accelerate and guide the types of emerging changes that could contribute to transitions with desired outcomes. (Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 6.)

	There are a number of basic principles for a transition management ‘mindset’ and for its operational practice:		There are a number of basic principles for a transition management ‘mindset’ and for its operational practice:
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	* Reflexive/reflecting: evaluating, monitoring and learning		* Reflexive/reflecting: evaluating, monitoring and learning

	The transition arena operationalizes and connects these four types of activities. It acts as temporary innovation network aimed at developing radical ways of thinking and acting beyond ‘business-as-usual’.And it is a collective and co-creative learning process that increases self-organisation capacity of the participants. The main outcome of the arena is a sense of direction, an impulse for local change and collective empowerment		The transition arena operationalizes and connects these four types of activities. It acts as temporary innovation network aimed at developing radical ways of thinking and acting beyond ‘business-as-usual’.And it is a collective and co-creative learning process that increases self-organisation capacity of the participants. The main outcome of the arena is a sense of direction, an impulse for local change and collective empowerment . ((Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 6.)

	==Shapes, sizes and applications==		==Shapes, sizes and applications==
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	g) transition experiments.		g) transition experiments.

	When the transition dynamics are more advanced and niches and/or future transition visions are emerging, the arena steps can be adapted.Depending on the transition analysis and dynamics in the specific context, the order of the steps are adjusted or alternative steps might be taken as part of the process to develop a meaningful transition impact.		When the transition dynamics are more advanced and niches and/or future transition visions are emerging, the arena steps can be adapted. Depending on the transition analysis and dynamics in the specific context, the order of the steps are adjusted or alternative steps might be taken as part of the process to develop a meaningful transition impact. (Notermans, von Wirth, Loorbach 2022, pp. 14.)

	==Relation to UrbanA themes: Cities, sustainability, and justice==		==Relation to UrbanA themes: Cities, sustainability, and justice==

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	==References==		==References==
	~~<references~~ />		Notermans, I., von Wirth, T., Loorbach, D. (2022). An experiential guide for Transition Arenas. DRIFT for Transition publication. [https://drift.eur.nl/publications/an-experiential-guide-for-transition-arenas/ Link to publication]


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	[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]		[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]

			[https://urban-arena.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D2.1_UrbanA_Arena-Design_website.pdf URBANA ARENA DESIGN Methodological guidelines for designing, co-creating and hosting a translocal arena for sustainable and just cities]

	==References==		==References==

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	[https://sustainablejustcities.eu/sites/default/files/media/UrbanA-just-arenas-guide-FINAL-www.pdf Just Arenas Guide for designing collaborative spaces for just sustainability transitions]		[https://sustainablejustcities.eu/sites/default/files/media/UrbanA-just-arenas-guide-FINAL-www.pdf Just Arenas Guide for designing collaborative spaces for just sustainability transitions]

	[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_methodological-guidelines_Web.pdf ~~Designing~~ Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR USING TRANSITION MANAGEMENT]		[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_methodological-guidelines_Web.pdf Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR USING TRANSITION MANAGEMENT]

	[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf ~~Designing~~ Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]		[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]

	==References==		==References==

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	== Suggested reading==		== Suggested reading==
	[https://drift.eur.nl/publications/an-experiential-guide-for-transition-arenas/ DRIFT: An experiential guide for transition arenas]		[https://drift.eur.nl/publications/an-experiential-guide-for-transition-arenas/ DRIFT: An experiential guide for transition arenas]

	[https://sharedgreendeal.eu/sites/default/files/media/files/SHARED%20GREEN%20DEAL%20D1.1%20Arena%20Convention%20methodology.pdf Shared Green Deal Arena guidelines]		[https://sharedgreendeal.eu/sites/default/files/media/files/SHARED%20GREEN%20DEAL%20D1.1%20Arena%20Convention%20methodology.pdf Shared Green Deal Arena guidelines]

	[https://drift.eur.nl/publications/transition-management-urban-context-guidance-manual/ DRIFT Transition Management in the Urban Context: Guidance Manual]		[https://drift.eur.nl/publications/transition-management-urban-context-guidance-manual/ DRIFT Transition Management in the Urban Context: Guidance Manual]

	[https://sustainablejustcities.eu/sites/default/files/media/UrbanA-just-arenas-guide-FINAL-www.pdf Just Arenas Guide for designing collaborative spaces for just sustainability transitions]		[https://sustainablejustcities.eu/sites/default/files/media/UrbanA-just-arenas-guide-FINAL-www.pdf Just Arenas Guide for designing collaborative spaces for just sustainability transitions]

	[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_methodological-guidelines_Web.pdf Designing Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR USING TRANSITION MANAGEMENT]		[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_methodological-guidelines_Web.pdf Designing Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR USING TRANSITION MANAGEMENT]

	[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf Designing Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]		[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf Designing Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]



	==References==		==References==

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	== Suggested reading==		== Suggested reading==
	[~~optional~~]		[https://drift.eur.nl/publications/an-experiential-guide-for-transition-arenas/ DRIFT: An experiential guide for transition arenas]
			[https://sharedgreendeal.eu/sites/default/files/media/files/SHARED%20GREEN%20DEAL%20D1.1%20Arena%20Convention%20methodology.pdf Shared Green Deal Arena guidelines]
			[https://drift.eur.nl/publications/transition-management-urban-context-guidance-manual/ DRIFT Transition Management in the Urban Context: Guidance Manual]
			[https://sustainablejustcities.eu/sites/default/files/media/UrbanA-just-arenas-guide-FINAL-www.pdf Just Arenas Guide for designing collaborative spaces for just sustainability transitions]
			[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_methodological-guidelines_Web.pdf Designing Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR USING TRANSITION MANAGEMENT]
			[https://drift.eur.nl/app/uploads/2022/10/TOMORROW_workbook2_Web.pdf Designing Designing participatory transformative processes for Just and Climate-neutral Cities WORKBOOK FOR URBAN TRANSITION MAKERS VOLUME II]

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	These principles can be operationalized in different ways whereby transition management always tries to influence change in four dimensions:		These principles can be operationalized in different ways whereby transition management always tries to influence change in four dimensions:
	* ~~Strategig~~/orienting: problem structuring, envisioning, and establishment of the transition arena		* Strategic/orienting: problem structuring, envisioning, and establishment of the transition arena
	* Tactical/agenda-setting: developing coalitions, images and transition agendas		* Tactical/agenda-setting: developing coalitions, images and transition agendas
	* Operational/Activating: mobilizing actors, executing projects and experiments		* Operational/Activating: mobilizing actors, executing projects and experiments
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	==Shapes, sizes and applications==		==Shapes, sizes and applications==
	''[Provide some general insight on the different shapes, sizes and applications of the approach. You might also provide some insight in the development stage and level of maturity of the approaches, their successes and limitations and level of transferability (max. 1 paragraph).]''		''[Provide some general insight on the different shapes, sizes and applications of the approach. You might also provide some insight in the development stage and level of maturity of the approaches, their successes and limitations and level of transferability (max. 1 paragraph).]''

			The transition arena process tries to address all of the four dimensions (strategic/orienting, tactical/agenda-setting, operational/activating and reflexive/reflecting) described in the introduction but mainly focuses on the strategic and tactical ones. The operational plans are always developed with the transition team and specified for the contexts. The transition arena process in transitions that are not yet highly developed often follows a similar sequence of steps that include:
			a) system and actor analysis,
			b) problem analysis,
			c) future visioning,
			d) transition pathways,
			e) transition agenda,
			f) dissemination, and
			g) transition experiments.

			When the transition dynamics are more advanced and niches and/or future transition visions are emerging, the arena steps can be adapted.Depending on the transition analysis and dynamics in the specific context, the order of the steps are adjusted or alternative steps might be taken as part of the process to develop a meaningful transition impact.

	==Relation to UrbanA themes: Cities, sustainability, and justice==		==Relation to UrbanA themes: Cities, sustainability, and justice==