Transition Towns Movement

Transition Towns Movement for thriving futures

The Transition Towns Movement brings local people together.

Every group is different, shaped by local needs, but all share common goals: cutting fossil fuel use, boosting local economies, and strengthening community connections.

These groups inspire positive and lasting change.

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October 2026: Reconnecting

October 2026: Reconnecting

Oct 15, 2026, 4 min
In this issue: News from Portugal, Mexico, USA, Spain... Reconnect with Transition, become a Trustee, Gathering journal, Transition Communities narrative guide, 1-1 support spaces, New Moon... …
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[MULTILINGUAL] Envolvimento da comunidade: o potencial de uma peça de teatro

[MULTILINGUAL] Envolvimento da comunidade: o potencial de uma peça de teatro

Oct 15, 2026, 10 min
[This article has been written by Filipa originally in Portuguese. You can find the translated version below] 🔊Ouvi esta publicação (formato áudio) Era fim de tarde, no domingo passado, quando…
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Gathering Journal #5: We have the place and the dates!

Gathering Journal #5: We have the place and the dates!

Oct 13, 2026, 3 min
Start planning to be there: Salema Eco Camp, Portugal, 4-8 June 2027…
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A Pattern for Starting a Transition Group

A Pattern for Starting a Transition Group

Oct 13, 2026, 4 min
Ivan Idso from Transition Town Rochester shares their approach to organizing a Great Unleashing…
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Cultural Transformation

New Moon - Collective Healing

New Moon - Collective Healing

Oct 7, 2026, 4 min
 Finding pathways to peace, renewal and transformation Come to discover what peace can look like when it moves from theory into lived experience,  and to explore practices that can help…
New 1-1 space for you!

New 1-1 space for you!

Sep 14, 2026, 3 min
The Inner & Cultural Transformation Circle (CTC) is happy to offer a new one-to-one support space for friends, activists and transitioners connected to hubs, territories and local groups. We want…
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Practising Transition

Making community asset maps

Making community asset maps

Oct 6, 2026, 1 min
Build a shared vision, mission, and aims that help your group align, make better decisions, and collaborate more effectively. In just 10 minutes, learn a practical Sociocracy-inspired process with Rakesh…
Kincentric Leadership: Co-creating with a Living intelligent Earth

Kincentric Leadership: Co-creating with a Living intelligent Earth

Aug 27, 2026, 3 min
Kincentric Leadership invites us to deepen our relationship with the living world and explore what it means to grow as good kin. Through presence, listening, and experience, we can discover…
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Community Waves

Ready to expand your ripple waves of connection and regeneration? We are thrilled to invite you to Community Waves, our alternative social media platform!

Tired of big tech companies undermining our digital well-being, nasty algorithms, and persistent ads? So were we. That’s why we’ve been building this new, open-source platform – a space owned by the community, for the community.

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Melissa Bivar

Melissa Bivar

I have co-facilitated three launches on 2017 in Rio de Janeiro in partnership with Cláudia Arakaki, my dear friend and transition partner in the region of laranjeiras and Cosme velho…
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Nenad Maljković

Nenad Maljković

My specialty is supporting teams and larger groups in turning their remote or hybrid collaboration into an effective, efficient and enjoyable experience. As a regenerative cultures practitioner, I work at…
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Rene Michalak

Rene Michalak

Rene is an enterprising renewable energy electrician, permaculture designer, biomimicry professional, and open-source technology enthusiast who collaborates with leaders, cities, businesses, and agencies to identify and implement natural-systems-based solutions to…
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Josué Dusoulier

Josué Dusoulier

Transition facilitator, trainer, psychologist, as well as permaculture enthusiast, Josué Dusoulier has built up his experience and skills in a variety of fields and contexts: youth organisations, socio-professional integration of…
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Latest Resources

Shared governance and working in circles

Shared governance and working in circles

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“Coming Down to Earth” – The Conflict Transformation Summit

“Coming Down to Earth” – The Conflict Transformation Summit

Coming Down to Earth: A Journey Towards Regenerative Cultures in a Time of Breakdown was a month-long online summit exploring conflict transformation, regenerative cultures, systems change, and collective resilience. Held…
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Conflict, collaboration and Collective Power with Paul KahawattePaul Kahawatte

Conflict, collaboration and Collective Power with Paul KahawattePaul Kahawatte

How can conflict become a source of collective strength instead of division? What practical steps can groups take to build collaboration and navigate conflict more effectively? These are some of…
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Designing for Health: Healthy Human Culture’s 4 Quadrant Map

Designing for Health: Healthy Human Culture’s 4 Quadrant Map

How can we recognize the signs of healthy and unhealthy group culture? What practical tools can help communities, organizations, and families create environments where everyone can thrive? These are some…
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