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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Latest News

トランジション東アジアギャザリング Transition East Asia Gathering 2026

トランジション東アジアギャザリング Transition East Asia Gathering 2026

Aug 12, 2026, 12 min
Transitioners from South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan gathered in Kyohoku, Kyoto for the Transition East Asia Gathering 2026…
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Gathering Journal #3: Why Gather?

Gathering Journal #3: Why Gather?

Aug 11, 2026, 4 min
TNi's Training Coordinator, Don Hall, muses on the unique power of in-person gatherings in our increasingly isolated times.…
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July 2026: Hacking the Transition narrative space

July 2026: Hacking the Transition narrative space

Jul 16, 2026, 4 min
In this issue: new Transition narrative hack, articles from Seba Pibi, Don Hall, play the Cultural Transformation Game, read the second release of the Gathering Journal, Kate Evans' Thrutopia story,…
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Micelios colaborativos y bosques de esperanza en México

Micelios colaborativos y bosques de esperanza en México

Jul 16, 2026, 11 min
Micelios colaborativos y bosques de esperanza para tejer futuros posibles impulsando la transición ecosocial en México | Collaborative mycelium and forests of hope to weave possible futures by driving the…
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Cultural Transformation

Defeating the hydra?

Jul 14, 2026, 12 min
This was originally written as a talk for the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) community of practice in Scotland in January 2026. Since then, I’ve heard that the…

Join the Game That Changes Conversations

Jul 14, 2026, 3 min
The Cultural Transformation Game invites groups to bring their openness, curiosity, and willingness to explore together, and can offer fascinating new insights and a strong sense of connection between players.…

Practising Transition

Intergenerational Eco-Cultural Mapping: Co-Designing the Future with Young People

Jul 23, 2026, 3 min
Eco-cultural mapping is a community process where people work together to create large, shared maps of a place. These maps focus on the past, the present and the potential future…

Making a collaborative common vision, mission and aims

Jul 15, 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…

Upcoming Events

Intergenerational Eco-Cultural Mapping: Co-Designing the Future with Young People

Intergenerational Eco-Cultural Mapping: Co-Designing the Future with Young People

Sep 3, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Begins at 17:00 UTC
Eco-cultural mapping is a community process where people work together to create large, shared maps of a place, exploring its past, present, and potential future. In this session, the Heartwood…

Transition Calendar

Groups are active in 70 countries.

418 out of 1007 groups are recently active on this site (41.5%).

More than 14,252 people are participating in Transition organisation.

More than 242,567 people have been reached with this work.

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Community Spaces

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.

A few of our Trainers

Juan Pablo Lazo Ureta

Juan Pablo Lazo Ureta

Experiencia como facilitador y formador. Portavoz del emergente Nodo Shambhala ante el círculo global de Centros del Movimiento de Transición. Mi experiencia actual se centra en la promoción de la…
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Nick Osborne

Nick Osborne

Nick helps groups/teams avoid the stress and lost productivity from unclear expectations and delays from people seeking permission or consensus. He works with them to transform stress and delays into…
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Pella Thiel

Pella Thiel

Participating in the Launch course in 2009 made me commit to Transition Network. I have co-founded several local initiatives and was part of founding the swedish hub Omställningsnätverket, where I…
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Dido Dunlop

Dido Dunlop

Born 1950. Raised in Aotearoa New Zealand, lived in Asia, Britain and Australia. Art therapist, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, climate activist, writer, painter, potter. I lived in ecovillages for eight…
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Latest Resources

“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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A Living Systems Regenerative Approach to Human Conflicts with Nuno Da Silva

A Living Systems Regenerative Approach to Human Conflicts with Nuno Da Silva

How can a living systems approach help us navigate conflict and tension? What role do inherited trauma, collaboration, and cultural transformation play in building healthier communities? These are some of…
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