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Transition: University of St Andrews – grassroots responses

Explore how Transition University of St Andrews is part of the collective response towards sustainable development and crisis management. Learn about their initiatives in food, energy, community, and more.

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Transition: University of St Andrews – grassroots responses

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  1. Transition: University of St Andrews – grassroots responses Rehema White Sustainable Development

  2. SD – crisis and response? Transition is part of the response!

  3. Social movements and grassroots responses • Can be seen as collective response • Part of a wider community mobilisation • Particularly in global north a celebration of the (re)affirmation of ‘community’ • Is not the only route to community action….

  4. Transition “Transition Network[‘s] role is to inspire, encourage, connect, support and train communities as they self-organise around the Transition model, creating initiatives that rebuild resilience and reduce CO2 emissions.  

Ultimately it’s about creating a healthy human culture, one that meets our needs for community, livelihoods and fun.  We’re here to support you.”

  5. Transition model • Recognises the twin threats of peak oil and fossil fuel depletion • Community led process to help a town/village/neighbourhood become stronger and happier • Over 1000 communities worldwide signed up • Focus on food, transport, energy, heart and soul; also waste, education, housing, arts etc

  6. Transition?From To

  7. Transition ingredients Community engagement Networking Celebration and evaluation Values Groups Vision Re-skilling and practical projects

  8. Topics/groups often: food energy community or heart and soul transport

  9. Examples of Transition initiatives Portobello Transition Town

  10. Examples of Transition initiatives North Howe Transition Toun

  11. Example: Transition University of St Andrews

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