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# December 2025: Rhizoming
- URL: https://news.transitionnetwork.org/december-2025-rhizoming/
- Published: 2025-12-16T15:34:44.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-16T15:34:44.000Z
- Description: In this issue: narrative hacking, Day of Transition 2026, 'Collective Imagination for Local Possible Futures' toolkit, funding opportunities and more!
- Author: Transition Network international
- Tags: Transition Network newsletters

Dear friends,

We've been rhizoming this year. Like rhizomes spreading underground, we've been growing connections that might not always be visible but strengthen our entire ecosystem. We've learned that the way through the challenges is in togetherness and nourishing each other in community. 

Check out the news about narrative hacking, the Culture Transformation game, the peacebuilding activities in Australia, the Book Club in Germany, save the date for the Day of Transition Practise 2026... and join us in sharing your community stories on [Waves](https://communitywaves.space/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) \- together we're building an unstoppable movement!

See you next Friday at the Seasonal Gathering! As we gather to close this chapter, let's carry forward the wisdom we've grown together into the new year.

With love,  
The Transition Network international team 🌱

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## What's buzzing at TNi?

- What could happen when a Transitioner embarks on a **narrative hacking journey**? Find out about Esther Molina's (TNi Comms Lead) adventures and the very special project we've been involved in this year:

[Rhizomatic adventuresA glimpse of Esther’s adventures on narrative-led systems change and culture hacking experiments.![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/web-app-manifest-192x192-27.png)Transition NewsEsther Molina![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/signal-2025-09-21-203142.jpeg)](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/rhizomatic-adventures/)

- The **Cultural Transformation Game** invites us to explore the cultures we have inherited and the ones we dream of as we work to change our worlds. Read on here:

[Can a Game Help Us Transform Culture?Born from a road trip through the wilds of Scotland and rooted in deep work on decolonisation, healing and trust-building, the Cultural Transformation Game invites us to explore the cultures we have inherited and the ones we dream of as we work to change our worlds.![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/logo-ITC-hummingbird-12.png)Cultural Transformation CircleAnahí Beatriz Pacheco![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/meggyn-pomerleau-hAYy2mFLjS8-unsplash.jpg)](https://inner.transitionmovement.org/inner-cultural-transformation-game/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)

- We are coming together for an open **Seasonal Celebration** \- **19 December** 2025 at **19:00 UTC** \- join us to say hi and to share the togetherness 😄

[Celebrating humanity-nature cyclesYou are warmly invited to the Seasonal Gathering on December 19th, a moment to pause together and honor a rhythm that humans across the world have shared through time: the turning of the seasons. Join this seasonal gathering to celebrate human-nature cycles, connect with people from around the world, and![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/web-app-manifest-192x192-24.png)Transition NewsTransition Network international![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/noura-haddad-RkpkaoIrgV8-unsplash.jpg)](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/celebrating-humanity-nature-cycles/)

- **Tech in Transition series** closure and reflection by Dan Rudolph (TNi Practising Transition Lead and Core Circle co-lead):

[4 Ways to Cultivate a More Mindful (and Ethical) Relationship with Technology4 Ways to Cultivate a More Mindful (and Ethical) Relationship with Technology![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/web-app-manifest-192x192-25.png)Transition NewsDaniel Rudolph![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/Assembly-2025-Credit-Mouse-About-Town--272--1.jpg)](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/4-ways-to-cultivate-a-more-mindful-and-ethical-relationship-with-technology/)

- SAVE THE DATE: **Friday, 24 April 2026**, for the **Day of Transition Practise 2026**! We are currently preparing the programme and will share it in January's newsletter. Stay tuned for some really inspiring sessions! If you’d like to receive updates directly about **DoTP** and other invitations from [Practising Transition](https://practise.transitionmovement.org/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org), you can join the Practising Transition newsletter [here](https://practise.transitionmovement.org/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org#/portal/signup).

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- [**Join Community Waves**](https://communitywaves.space/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)**!** The open source social media space crafted with love and ethics for people involved in community-led change.

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## Heartbeat of the Movement

- **Transition in Germany**: 17 December 2025: "Favourite Book 2025" - Book Club and End of Year Celebration; 28 January 2026: Funding opportunities for Transition initiatives. [Check the details here](https://www.transition-initiativen.org/newsletter/tolles-programm-fuer-netzwerk-calls-steht-herzliche-einladung?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org).
- **Transition Margaret River (Australia)** has a beautiful dedication to Peace and a homage to Joanna Macy. Check it out:

[Active hope for a more peaceful worldTransition Margaret River in Australia has had a strong focus this year on peace and active hope. “Active Hope is different from being hopeful. It is a way of engaging with the world that shapes our choices and actions - to support the future we hope for. And it helps![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/web-app-manifest-192x192-26.png)Transition NewsTransition Network international![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/choir-3.jpeg)](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/active-hope-for-a-more-peaceful-world/)

- Shannon Dobbs from **the Fellowship of Living Systems** has sent his thoughts on the importance of Bioregional coordination.

[?? Your Permaculture Paradise is Fed by the Same Broken System You Left Behind - Fellowship of Living SystemsWhy Intentional Communities Celebrating “Best Possible” While Ignoring Bioregional Coordination Are Just Cosplaying Regeneration![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/fab-icon.png)the Fellowship of Living SystemsShannon Dobbs![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/Intentional-Community-Fallacy.jpg)](https://livingsys.org/systems-thinking/permaculture-paradise/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)

- Shaun Chamberlin, the author of [*The Transition Timeline*](https://www.darkoptimism.org/books/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org#TheTransitionTimeline) (2009!) is inviting you to join his course **Surviving the Future: The Deeper Dive** on a 'pay what feels right' basis, starting **January 5th, 2026**. Check it out here:

[Surviving the Future: The Deeper DiveFor those seeking insights and allies to help themselves and their localities through profound change. The Deeper Dive is an opportunity to slow down, pull back, and explore responses as part of a small global community, alongside…![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-6.png)Surviving the Future![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/Firetree-scaled.webp)](https://survivingthefuture.darkoptimism.org/thedeeperdive/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)

**What's alive in your Transition group? We'd love to hear and spread it further. Email us at** [**comms@transitionnetwork.org**](mailto:comms@transitionnetwork.org)

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## Resources

- Alex Urbieta from Mexico would like to share a "**Collective Imagination for Local Possible Futures Toolkit**" - with the [intention](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WJyghX8%5FgY&ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) that it will serve us to co-create communities of practice, *"islands of coherence of collective imagination for local possible futures".* Here is a [link with the introduction](https://drive.proton.me/urls/GQ3VHVWS2W?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org#jcKF0jrlRkF3) of the Toolkit, if you want to explore more about it, you can download the whole "Backpack" at [www.imaginacioncolectiva.org](http://www.imaginacioncolectiva.org/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org), in the section **Ego-Eco.**
- [FITO](https://www.fito.network/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) Network have developed a **Network Weaver Game!** It starts with a playful self-reflection on your teams' current network leadership skills and identifies areas to improve them. Then it supports people and the network to set up learning plans to deepen the skills that have been identified. Here are the [self-reflection tool](https://client.playverto.com/network-weaver-game/public?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) and the [self study guide](https://www.network-weaver-game.com/%5Ffiles/ugd/cc253e%5Fea0a46e9ce4541498bbc7506ee1afa26.pdf?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) with lots of resources.

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## Calendar

**Check out the calendar and add your Transition events** [**here**](https://hub.transition-space.org/calendar?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). They'll be featured in the community space, as well as the upcoming e-news. Make sure to set them up as "Public". [How-to instructions here](https://knowledge.transition-space.org/books/platform-humhub/page/calendars?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) (see "Route 1"). 

[Add your Transition events and activities to the calendar](https://hub.transition-space.org/calendar?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)

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## Opportunities

- The **CatchLight Global Fellowship** supports creative leaders who want to cultivate significant audience engagement through inventive distribution methods that will increase the impact of their work. Deadline is **18 December 2025**. Apply [here](https://www.catchlight.io/global?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org).
- **Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) Research Grants**: Support for research projects on structural transformation and growth in low and middle-income countries — addressing gender, climate change, inequality and inclusion. Apply [here](https://steg.cepr.org/call-for-proposals/tenth-call-proposals-steg-small-research-grants?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) before **6 January 2026**.
- The **Prince Claus Fund Seed Award** is a €5k prize given to emerging artists, who produce socially and politically engaged work in contexts where cultural expression is repressed. Apply [here](https://princeclausfund.nl/awards-and-programmes/seed-award/2026-call-for-applications?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) before **8 January 2026**.
- Join **YouthxYouth**’s 6th and FINAL Learning Festival. **January 22–24, 2026**, register [here](https://wgbap.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjQxMTYxLFwibFwiOjE3Mjc3OTMyNTY3NTgwMDE0OSxcInJcIjoxNzI3NzkzMzk4OTg2ODQ0NDF9IiwicyI6IjVjYjNmZDNlY2Y2YzUxMjAifQ?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org).
- The **Regenerative Communities Fund** (RCF) is announcing its Third Call for Proposals. This call will select 50 Pathfinder Communities from across Croatia, Finland, France, Portugal, and Spain working on climate action, regeneration, or just transition. Apply [here](https://ecolise.eu/how-we-do-it/regenerative-communities-fund/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) before **26 January 2026**.
- Nominations are open for the [**Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity**](https://gulbenkian.pt/en/the-foundation/gulbenkian-prize-for-humanity/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)! Nominate an outstanding person, organisation or group to receive the Prize before **30 January 2026**.
- Apply for the **Earth Prize annual competition** ($100,000) addressed at students between ages 13-19, developing projects with potential to address environmental issues. Registration is open until **31 January 2026**. Read more about this opportunity [here](https://d11-qx04.na1.hubspotlinksstarter.com/Ctc/2M+113/d11-qx04/VWYJw71k4P-sW8KJt4f7drzpDW5n2k0f5GR9lcN1qZLrW3m2nnW7lCdLW6lZ3m9W35hbF72Qw2R2W99GPhN2BHdJSW2-f96p4dmgPYW5%5FS-Qj8s6mgVVmJjhT5MRjWJW5P4zh56Rdp%5FbW1t8JGT5kXq7fW11Xw1W7Wz-JZW2FrqR26KBN0KW6NGc8z4fF0qDW1lkVDR5j%5F08TW8lVDSS70cL7LW4G5NTW8P7vKCW5GJ8kR8rY2scW2PTxzD741QR1W23hB-76tvcb-W6PK8154fSYgHW6l62HQ94xF%5FQW3qH4sn56Mpt9N4RBKD6Ynt7cW7mL51h4X6spLW5-79n82l060hVPk%5FNH3bHRQ7N93RzrF6GHljf6wgr3F04?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org).

Which other opportunities would you like to share with fellow Transitioners? 

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## Stay connected!

**Would you like to have some of your content featured in the next newsletter editions?** Please write to [comms@transitionnetwork.org](mailto:comms@transitionnetwork.org)   
For the January e-news, the deadline for submissions is **7 January, 2026\.** 

Let's keep the conversation alive at [**Community Waves**](https://hub.transition-space.org/s/community-garden/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)!

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****TNi team wishes you HOPE and awesomeness for 2026! Have a wonderful regenerative seasons break!**

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Thank you so much for making it until the end of this edition of the Newsletter. We're looking forward to hearing from you all, amazing people. Stay tuned and hands-on!