Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC)

How can social learning bridge the gap between conventional science and traditional ecological knowledge at local levels? This new publication by Mzukisi Kuse, Shanna Nienaber, Mahlodi Tau, and Dan'sile Cindi (MBA) asks that question and explores the crucial role of social learning in managing South Africa’s Strategic Water Source Areas (#SWSAs) 💧 The authors draw attention to the SWSAs - these supply a disproportionate amount of water and are vital for the country’s water security, supporting 60% of the population, over 90% of urban users, and 70% of irrigated agriculture. But governing these areas comes with complex challenges that need more than just technical solutions. 💡 The publication highlights The Living Catchments Project, showing how social learning processes can strengthen SWSA governance through collaboration and community engagement. The authors emphasize the need to build social capacities and foster long-term collaboration to better navigate the complexities of these vital water source areas. 🔍 For more details and to access the full publication, check out our website #NewPublication #SWSAs #SocialLearning #Sustainability #SouthAfrica

On 22 October, TIPC ’s Co-Director, Matías Ramírez joined a panel on ‘Building Bridges to Implement the New Biodiversity Plan’ at the conference of the Parties (#COP16) for the Convention on Biological Diversity, organised by UN Biodiversity. This event has been held in #Cali, Colombia 🇨🇴. Alongside key speakers like Peru’s Vice Minister Raquel Hilianova Soto Torres, Matías presented a pivotal report from Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC)’s Latin American and Caribbean hub in collaboration with the Wyss Academy for Nature. 📌 The report highlights how industrial-scale logging, agriculture, and energy production have created a destructive cycle of deforestation in the Amazon. This threatens to reach a tipping point that could lead to large-scale ecosystem collapse. The findings call for transformative approaches to manage the Amazon, prioritizing place-based solutions over traditional system optimization ♻️ 🌳The COP 16 Conference marks the first major gathering since the Kunming- Montreal Biodiversity Framework, highlighting the crucial role of local, innovative solutions in tackling deforestation. TIPC’s involvement underscores the importance of innovative, community-driven solutions in achieving those goals. 🐝 🔗 Read more about the report and access the publication on our website. #COP16 #Biodiversity #TIPC #UN #TransformativePolicy

We’re excited to share that Matías Ramírez, TIPC Co-Director, will attend the 16th Conference of the Parties (#COP16) for the Convention on Biological Diversity organised by UN Biodiversity in #Cali, Colombia, starting October 20th. He'll join the panel ‘Building Bridges to Implement the New Biodiversity Plan’ 🌿    During the conference, Matías will present a pivotal report from Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) Latin American & Caribbean hub, in collaboration with the Wyss Academy for Nature. The report emphasizes the critical risks of continued deforestation in the Amazon—highlighting the need to shift from traditional "system optimization" approaches to new transformative pathways 💡 This includes understanding the Amazon's diverse ecological contexts and empowering local communities.    COP 16 marks the first time global stakeholders have come together since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in December 2022. TIPC’s invitation is a testament to our impactful contributions to the biodiversity dialogue through the lens of transformative innovation 🤝    📚 Read more about the report and access the publication on our website  #COP16 #Biodiversity #TIPC #TransformativeChange #NewPublication 

Dr Tshepang Mosiea, Chief Director at the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) in South Africa, analyses the challenges and prospects for South Africa on its path to inclusive growth driven by innovation🌱       ✏️“The hard reality is that South Africa ranks first globally in terms of inequality. While this might be seen as a disadvantage, it also presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to use innovation to address the disparities”, he notes.     The publication discusses Living Labs and drone technology. These initiatives empower young people and unemployed graduates to provide essential services, invigorating local economies.     🔍 Dr. Mosiea also emphasizes that “innovation cannot exist in a vacuum. We must also focus on transforming existing sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, tourism and mining, by using innovation to create opportunities for marginalised groups,” reminding us that no one must be left behind on this vital journey.     To access the full article and explore how innovation can contribute to the transformation of South Africa's socio-economic landscape, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e5YRyZeS     #TIP #Innovation #NewPublication #SouthAfrica #TheoryofChange 

Earlier in September, in collaboration with the Deep Transitions Lab and Eu-SPRI Forum, the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) gathered 150 policymakers, private investors, and academics for Engagement Week in #Barcelona earlier this month. Hosted by the Government of Catalonia, it brought together experts from over 30 countries, centred around the theme ‘Scaling Experimentation: A Catalyst for Transformative System Change’. Through thought-provoking learning workshops 💡, expert panels, insights and experiences from various regions of the world, public and private actors worked side-by-side to explore novel strategies for long-term solutions 🤝 Professor Johan Schot, TIPC co-founder, highlighted, “Public and private actors may operate under different models, but both are committed to creating meaningful change. Business as usual is no longer feasible, and this event helps us harness our strengths to accelerate transformation.” 📢 The launch of the European TIP Hub (TRIP-EuHub), a new initiative connecting research organisations and governments across Europe for innovation and capacity building. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2cbBaah  #TIPC #TransformativeInnovation #Collaboration #TRIPEuHub #InnovationPolicy  

Today at UNECE Action Forum in Brussels we looked at how policy responses to societal challenges can be orientated to systems transformation, using #TransformativeOutcomes - nicely described by Dr Tshepang Mosiea as a tool 'to dig deeper for change' Credit to the TIPC members and research teams for their work to identify these outcomes - inc Bipashyee Ghosh Paula Kivimaa Matias Ramirez Johan Schot Jonas Torrens - to Louise Harvey for bringing to life, and our thanks to Cristian Matti, Immanuela Badde, Mikael Román for the invitation to share their learnings For more on #TransformativeOutcomes - Full paper at https://lnkd.in/e4BFSCq7 - Tools and resources at #TIPResourceLab https://lnkd.in/eWMAyhGE & https://lnkd.in/eic7k5fc UN-ECE Transformative Innovation Network (ETIN) #ETINActionForum2024 Department of Science and Innovation Transformative Innovation Africa Hub Chux Daniels, PhD HUB Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Innovación Transformativa SIRI - Swedish platform for System Innovation Research in Interaction University of Sussex Business School Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges (UGlobe) INGENIO (CSIC-UPV)

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Investing in social learning processes to support science-engaged governance of strategic water source areas. Happy reading Glenda Kruss Diana Velasco Jessica Cockburn Henry Roman (PhD) Reuben Thifhulufhelwi Silindile Mtshali Chux Daniels, PhD Nontutuzelo Pearl Gola Notiswa Libala (PhD) Jackie Jay Nicky McLeod Amanda Kalaku Everisto Mapedza Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC)

Great work in Brussels from UNECE ETIN, JRC and DG R&I, building cross-sector adaptive action networks for Transformative Innovation. We are happy to collaborate and to share the work of TIPC global members and researchers. Vinnova, Senacyt Panamá, Department of Science and Innovation, Transformative Innovation Africa Hub, HUB Latinoamericano y Caribeño de Innovación Transformativa UN-ECE Transformative Innovation Network (ETIN), Cristian Matti, European Commission

At the tail end of last week I was in Barcelona for a conference organised by the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) (pronounced as if a bit drunk, 'tipsy') and the Deep Transitions Lab. It was a rich experience and I have many reflections. So many that it gets its own WeekNote. Huzza! This week covers: ANNOUNCEMENT Influential Trajectories: invitation to test a user's guide THE CONFERENCE -Introduction -Second Deep Transition: like the Industrial Revolution, only more so. -Focusing on degrowth or postgrowth is a serious mistake. -Lessons from TIPC initiative: Field-building -Global finance: can neoliberalism's enforcer become sustainability's enabler? -Where's the cultural / worldview / ontological layer? -What next? For the folks I met there, including Victoria Shaw, Jess Daggers, PhD, Caesar Alpha Irawan. Alison Paton, Katie Miller, Jenny Sjöblom, Rowan Conway, Bipashyee Ghosh. https://lnkd.in/eyGwBYTg