We have built a collection of resources that show what kind of changes are possible, how people can help to shape them and what conditions can make them happen. All of our resources are released under a creative commons license so they are free to use and share. We love to hear how our resources are being used so do get in touch if have any queries or suggestions.
For several months we have asked for people to share their experiences of lockdown and see what lessons you might have for bringing about a rapid transition, and living happier, more caring and less polluting lives.
We received an inspiring, hugely varied collection of personal stories, insights and reflections. They are organised around three big themes: how we can look after each other better as societies, how more space for people and nature can be found, and how those who already have enough can thrive with less ‘stuff’.
We created a set of free to use, unbranded briefings and animations on the three themes, so please share these with your colleagues and networks and use them as you wish. The 3 short films sharing your lessons from lockdown are out now!
The Reset series explores the lessons from the global pandemic on two vital areas for rapid transition: overconsumption and unnecessary travel. Our set of downloadable short briefings focus on the period we are living through for scalable, rapid change – evidence-based hope for the future.
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Working Paper: The role of the state in the politics of disruption and accelerationBy Peter Newell and Abigail Martin, University of Sussex Achieving and replicating rapid transitions that are both far-reaching and unprecedented in terms...
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We need a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty – and we need it nowThe publication of the IPCC special report on global warming of 1.5 degrees concluded that only “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all...
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Towards a new politics of rapid transitionBy Peter Newell and Abigail Martin, University of Sussex This EIT Climate-KIC Insight brief explores the experiences and approaches to innovation and rapid...
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Towards a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
A new approach is needed to tackle the climate crisis, in which the long overlooked
supply-side of fossil fuels takes centre stage. A crucial aspect of this...
Reset series
The staycation is here to stay
Holidays are sacred for many, and have long
been so. When Covid-19 began to spread, the
dramatic growth of global tourism, which had
gone unimpeded since...
Reset series
The starring new role of urban micro-mobilityFrom travel restrictions and border closures, to the pedestrianisation of roads and the creation of pop-up cycle lanes, our mobility has been forever...
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The Reset seriesAfter capturing lessons from the first lockdown at the start of 2020, the Rapid Transition Alliance began in early 2021 to examine the trends in behaviour...
Reset series
The Great ReallocationPolluting car use has been locked into the lives of many because towns have been planned to favour and encourage cars. But, when the pandemic took hold, the...
Reset series
The death of business travelThe global pandemic may have sounded the death knell for business travel. While it’s too soon to tell for certain, the initial numbers suggest that we may...
