Transition pathways - analyzing transitions in food systems : A synthesis of seven case studies

Dengerink, Just; Roo, Nina de; Dijkshoorn-Dekker, M.W.C.; Bos, A.P.; Hetterscheid, Bas; Kraan, Marloes; Bonnand, Johann; Haas, Wim de; Linderhof, Vincent

doi:10.18174/525094

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“…Moreover, as Luederitz et al (2017) argue, there may be many choices and approaches (and different related pathways) which not necessarily rule out each other, but rather need to start working together better. Also, how pathways playout will be context and country specific (Dengerink et al 2020). There will be commonality in different pathways, but also differences.…”

Section: Diversity Complexity and Ambiguitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Transition pathways and transitions to sustainability : A critical exploration of perspectives, typologies and agendas

Wigboldus¹,

Eldik

Vernooij³

2021

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The perspective of transitions to sustainability seems to have almost replaced the perspective of sustainable development these days. The idea and concept of 'transition pathways' features prominently in it. Though originating from the field of systems thinking, it often tends to be approached in a rather instrumentalist way: how to make it happen. This often goes with a focus on technology and innovations. A different approach would be to focus on how to engage with related processes in appropriate ways and considering appropriate principles and values to be expressed through transition pathways. Another tendency is it to always think of transitions as something positive: "transitions to sustainability -must be good!". In this discussion paper we problematise transition pathways as concept and approach to societal change -in particular in relation to food systems -and list a series of critical reflections. As we unpack related dimensions, perspectives, and societal processes, a clear picture emerges: the need to carefully consider implications of underlying dynamics and political agendas more than researchers tend to do. We close with a number of suggestions regarding ways in which this can be done.

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Section: Diversity Complexity and Ambiguitymentioning

confidence: 99%