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Jules Peck introduces the Real Economy Lab

Recently Transition’s co-Founder Rob Hopkins responded to a critique of the Transition movement by Ted Trainer. Trainer’s critique was much discussed at the annual Degrowth Congress in Leipzig which I have blogged about already. Trainer’s critique suggested that there is little more to the Transition Towns

The Transition Agony Aunt on Transition and co-housing

“We have been exploring the establishment of a co-housing project which explicitly but not exclusively supports people with disabilities and are in contact with a national charity to see whether there is scope for collaboration. One issue that came up was whether forward-looking towns, such as Transition Towns,

How we got started: Transition Stratford

For most people, Stratford-upon-Avon is about Shakespeare and tourists. It’s got a world-class theatre sitting by a pretty river, and old streets with old buildings offering all sorts of treats for visitors – of which there are millions each year. But it’s also home for 25,

Mapping the Transition Movement in Aotearoa New Zealand

Following the expansion of the Transition movement globally in the late 2000s, community groups and activists in Aotearoa New Zealand began establishing Transition Town groups following a similar model as the original Transition groups in the U.K. In the past two years, I was involved in a team of

What makes a good mediator?

Part of the Power to Convene (our theme for January and February) is the ability to bring groups and people together to work in new ways. The story of the South Devon Cycle Link campaign and in particular the role of James Furse has many useful insights for this. “You

‘Transition Town: The Musical’ launches Kickstarter appeal

‘Transition Town: The Musical’: Plans revealed for a new community crowdfunded musical An opportunity for people to crowdfund a new community musical, which will explore questions and issues presented by oil dependency, sustainable energy and climate change, has been launched and is already attracting a lot of support. ‘Transition Town:

How the BBC might hold the election to account, carbon-wise