Social Innovation And Sustainability Transition May 2026
: Transformation occurs when everyday habits (eating, moving, shopping) are altered through SI, which acts as a "sensitising concept" to break up rigid socio-technical relations [1, 3].
: Includes "fair trade" and "food sovereignty" movements that advocate for social justice alongside ecological production [30]. Energy & Infrastructure : Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition
: Sustainability transitions often involve the "disempowerment" of incumbent actors (like traditional energy giants) and the "empowerment" of new actors through grassroots democracy and participation [3, 6]. Digital & Financial Innovation :
: Research into crowdfunding and peer-to-peer platforms shows how citizen engagement is a precondition for effective energy transitions [1]. shopping) are altered through SI
: Explores how universal free, sustainable school lunches can serve as a systemic transition point [2, 37].
: Social innovations in developing nations empower communities with autonomous control over health and well-being [19]. Digital & Financial Innovation :
