Transition Now (Omstilling Nu) is a network and a project platform that works to create transition to a sustainable future society. This requires action, innovation and not least a common effort from both politicians and citizens. The network aims at providing opportunity for open interdisciplinary dialogue related to new sustainable solutions. It includes activities such as large scale seminars, monthly debate cafées and guidelines for citizens, all focused on how to move towards a sustainable society.
In 2013 a seminar brought together 50 young people to talk about sustainable transition. In order to continue the started dialogue, participants established Transition Now, which today has more than 100 members and a wide range of activities.
Link to H2020 SI Priorities
Eco-innovation and green economy transition
Climate action by sustainable lifestyle
Resource efficient sustainable lifestyles
SI Type
Social (incl. behavioural) - The main aim of the Transition Now is to provide new way of organising green advocacy work. It was not intended to be just another green organisation and therefore it was established as an “open source network” with a central coordinating group and communication structure (webpage and email newsletters) which gives opportunity for people with visions, ideas and will to get together and coordinate activities.
SI Objectives
To create a transition to a sustainable future society
To provide a platform for dialogue between citizens, professionals, academia and politicians.
SI Origin
On February, 23rd 2013 the Danish green think tank CONCITO and the newspaper Dagbladet Information hosted a seminar for 50 young people interested in the numerous challenges that surround our society today: climate change, resource depletion, environmental degradation, financial crisis, economic crisis, unemployment and social unrest. During the seminar, participants had the chance to analyse the situation in depth and to come up with creative, innovative, pragmatic and radical ideas. They continued their cooperation after the seminar and established the Transition Now which today is an independent entity.
SI Factors of success
Political - To create political awareness and action towards a sustainable transition of society.
Social - To create awareness and an action platform for citizens and other actors
Ethical - A change in the way we make society move towards a ’green mindset’
Sources
Primary - Network webpage: Information on objectives, visions, activities and players.
Secondary - Newspaper articles: Background information and one interview
