Category: Transformative Change

Transition Policy Labs. Enabling capacity building, experimentation and design for policy to the practitioners community

In 2021, The Transition Policy Lab series supported policymakers in different countries to introduce policy-making practises by removing barriers to enable the necessary institutional change. It aimed to build capacity for co-designing and implementing systemic policies that can lead to transformative strategies and actions.

The #EIT Regional Innovation Scheme’s Transition Policy Labs, developed by the Transitions Hub, consisted of five interconnected capacity-building activities delivered in three different formats: Multi-stakeholder setting, science-based training and executive programmes.

Transitions Policy Labs Series 2021

  1. Co-creation for policy Here                                                                                                          Knowledge Partner: Joint Research Centre
  2. X-Curve for exploring transition dynamics Here                                                                   Knowledge Partner: Drift for transitions 
  3. Value Network Mapping Here                                                                                                     Knowledge Partner: Vito
  4. MEL Addressing Transformative Change Here                                                                      Knowledge Partner: Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium & MOTION project
  5. Transformative Innovation Policy  Here                                                                   Knowledge Partner: Austrian Institute of Technology
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MOTION handbook. Developing a transformative theory of change

This handbook introduces actionable knowledge on developing A Transformative Theory of Change by applying a portfolio approach to address a systems innovation perspective for projects and programmes. Tools, methods and lessons learned result from working hand in hand with EIT Climate-KIC projects around a portfolio of knowledge services for sustainable systems transformation. The step-by-step methodology aims to support practitioners in designing, implementing, and evaluating projects aimed at transformative system change by combining the Theory of Change methodology with the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP). It can be used to facilitate a co-creation process among societal stakeholders invested in sustainability, connecting innovation with societal challenges through the effective delivery of knowledge service.
The handbook has been developed through the collaboration between the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium, INGENIO-UPV, the Austrian Institute of Technology and EIT Climate-KIC as part of the MOTION EIT Climate-KIC project.

Download the handbook Here

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Transformative territorial policy as a response to Grand Challenges and the European Green Deal

I have joined h Prof. Dominique Foray to explore the potential of systemic portfolios of projects for fostering transformative change in southern and central eastern European countries. By doing so, we combine concepts such as smart specialization, system innovation, regional development and mapping techniques to brings some insights on how practitioners can move forward to design and implement transformative territorial policy.

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Knowledge management as a service for science-policy-practice interface

The webinar will cover methodological elements and practical applications of knowledge management as part of actions supporting policymakers in system mapping and policy co-design processes. In doing so, this webinar seeks to highlight applications and synergies with monitoring, evaluation and learning activities. The webinar will illustrate the broad context of policy mix and EU Framework, the case of Transitions Hub as a policy lab managing knowledge management processes as well as related examples on system mapping and policy co-design processes. This material is based in the Handbook Challenge-led system mapping, a knowledge management approach.

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Facilitating Joint Programming on Circular Economy

I have joined the H2020 CICERONE to contribute on the process of Joint Programming in R&I on Circular Economy. The project brings together countries, regions and cities committed to delivering circular economy research & innovation programmes in a joint and systemic way, via a new platform to that will increase knowledge sharing, networking, collaboration, and co-creation.

My contribution has mostly focus on process of co-design and developing and strategic capacity building agenda for policy makes addressing the challenging of joint programming as a multilevel, cross-sectoral and multi stakeholder policy process.

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EEA Report Sustainability transitions: policy and practice

I was invited to contribute to the discussion on science-policy-practice interface with a group of experts on sustainability transitions and EU Policy as part of the work of the European Environmental Agency.

The result is a report aimed to go beyond theoretical discussions to explore the practical implications of transitions research for policy and practice, building on the insights from past assessments. It highlights the growing links to established EU policy frameworks and identifies how transitions thinking is being operationalised at different scales across Europe. Co-authored by leading experts in transitions studies, the report has also benefited strongly from interactions with EEA partners in multiple policy areas at a workshop co-hosted with the European Commission’s European Political Strategy Centre in July 2018.

Link to the report

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A system innovation approach for schools

In 2017, the Visual Toolbox for System Innovation was part of a lab to develop new tools for schools. Considering a modular approach, including the EIT RM @Schools approach and other methods proposed by partners of both KICs, such as myclimate and Solutions for the Planet, they were part of the design, testing and implementation of an integrated common module.
The @GreenSchools aim to improve human capital by extending high-quality and inspiring training and methodologies developed by the 6 existing KICs for higher education to the wider society to promote a more open, innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.

Download the @GreenSchools Guideline HERE

This project was the nucleus for the Young Innovators Programme launched in 2018, which aims to support teachers and educators in improving systems thinking and solving complex problems in the classroom. The emergence of this Young Innovator Programme points us to the application of the challenge-based approach in the educational context. This is a collective problem-solving perspective originally developed by the Climate KIC Transitions Hub to address transitions to sustainability in socio-economic systems. The aim of the training for teachers is to introduce a systems innovation approach that raises awareness of climate change challenges and promotes creative thinking and climate innovation skills among the younger generation (12-18 years).
The resulting Teacher’s Guide is a comprehensive handbook for teachers and educators with clear steps and practical tips on facilitation.


Download Teacher’s Guide HERE

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