> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://news.transitionnetwork.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # June 2026: Bioregional partnerships around the world - URL: https://news.transitionnetwork.org/june-2026-bioregional-partnerships-world/ - Published: 2026-06-16T12:59:21.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-16T12:59:21.000Z - Description: In this issue: Portugal 2027; meet the Living Systems Alliance Pilots; articles from Nick Osborne, Mel Bivar, Rob Hopkins; news from hubs and groups and more! - Author: Transition Network international - Tags: Transition Network newsletters Dear friends, This month, we are truly delighted to **welcome twelve pioneering partnerships from across five continents to our first Living Systems Alliance cohort.** These represent a rich diversity of ecosystems, cultures, governance approaches, and regenerative initiatives. Together they form a living laboratory for exploring **nature-centred governance and design, regional collaboration, and practical pathways toward regenerative futures**. Keep reading to discover more about the LSA pilots plus more news and articles from the movement: the Portugal 2027 journal entry, 2026 East Asia gathering, Rovira Regenerativa in Spain, Villages of the Future film in Portugal, Nick Osborne, Mel Bivar, Rob Hopkins, and much more! In Community, The Transition Network international team 🌱 ## **What's buzzing at TNi?** - We are excited to start this [one year logbook journey](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/gathering-journal-1-the-planning-board/) towards the 2027 Gathering! - Very happy to announce the [selected LSA pilots](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/twelve-bioregional-partnerships-lsa/) from all around the world. - What does it mean to be a Hubs Group Link? Read on as [Mel Bivar from Brasil](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/hubs-link-mel-bivar/) tells her story. - Our [relational agreements](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/our-relational-agreements/) see the light. - Come along and [explore the themes of the *Regeneration Handbook*](https://evolutionarychange.org/events/the-regeneration-handbook-online-discussion-course?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) with Don Hall. Starting on Sunday **July 19th, 2026**. - Welcoming you all for the **June 18th, 2026** Solstice Gathering: [Solstice Celebration: Across Light, Darkness, and Distance](https://culture.transitionnetwork.org/light-darkness/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). [Post - The Common Space - Waves\# Next Waves Community Café Friday, June 19 - 15:30 - 17:00 UTC\* (see your time zone here(https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Waves+Community+Caf%C3%A9&iso=20260619T1530&p1=1440…![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/icon/180x180-1d35f2d4-f400-4b45-be6f-54c6d922302f.png)Waves![](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/content/images/thumbnail/0a18f745-c8a8-4bf2-9bb8-0e67215f953d-d0c3a8ef-bdb8-47d9-985b-1760c0949b23.jpg)](https://communitywaves.space/content/perma?id=84344&ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) Join the Waves Community Café next Friday June 19th ## **Heartbeat of the Movement** - If you are in Spain, visit and support [Rovira Regenerativa, near Barcelona](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/rovira-regenerativa-spain-we-are-ready-to-grow/), Spain. - Read on [Rob Hopkins adventures](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/a-day-so-hot/) at the annual *Don’t Panic Festival* in Dorset, UK. - How is Transition Town Greater Media doing? [Check it out](https://youtu.be/hiNE%5FPhQzQ0?si=kplLeuEwSFXn6tY8&ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). - [トランジションタウン 東アジアギャザリング 2026 / Transition Town East Asia Gathering 2026](https://peatix.com/event/4965334/view?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) - [Villages of the Future](https://www.re-rural.info/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org), an inspiring documentary from Portugal making waves. Organise a viewing with your neighbours and communities! - Nick Osborne continues with his [series of articles](https://news.transitionnetwork.org/bouncing-back-isnt-the-point/) on Metacrisis, Resilience & Thresholds. **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) **Check out the Community Waves 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"). ## **Resources** 🫶 [****Make care visible**](https://www.andrewglang.com/make-care-visible?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). Lovely initiative, get inspired and spread the love ## **Opportunities** - Wild & Kind Futures: An Eco-Conversation Series in progress! 3rd to 24th of June. [Check it out](https://events.humanitix.com/wild-and-kind-futures-an-eco-conversation-series?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org)! - Ecolise [call for pathfinder communities](https://ecolise.eu/regenerative-communities-fund-new-call-for-pathfinder-communities-now-open/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). Deadline is June 22nd 2026\. - [Capacity Building on Gender Equality](https://asef.org/projects/call-for-applications-capacity-building-on-gender-equality-and-womens-participation/?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). The Asia-Europe Foundation welcomes applicants for this 3-day, in-person programme (Yunnan, China) for people who influence policy, programme design, institutional practice, advocacy, research, or public dialogue on gender equality in their nations. Apply by July 3rd 2026. - [One Young World](https://www.oneyoungworld.com/scholarship/spirit-togetherness-award-2026-presented-pernod-ricard?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org) invites applications from young leaders (age 18-35) building opportunities for connection and belonging in their communities. Deadline is July 20th 2026. - 2027 [RISK Award](https://www.munichre-foundation.org/en/climate-adaptation/risk-award/news/2027-risk-award-call.html?ref=news.transitionnetwork.org). The Munich Re Foundation and UNDRR seek applications from local non-profit organisations (in middle to low income countries) reducing the risks of climate-related disasters in informal or semi-formal urban settlements. Deadline is July 31st 2026. **Which other opportunities would you like to share with fellow Transitioners?** ## **Stay Connected!** **Would you like to have some of your content featured in the next newsletter editions?** Easy! Just send your text, photos and/or links to [comms@transitionnetwork.org](mailto:comms@transitionnetwork.org). 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