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Inner transformation to sustainability as a deep leverage point: fostering new avenues for change through dialogue and reflection
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- Woiwode, Christoph (author)
- Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen,RWTH Aachen University,Indian Institute of Technology,Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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- Schäpke, Niko Alexander, 1977 (author)
- Chalmers University of Technology,Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg
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- Bina, Olivia (author)
- Universidade de Lisboa,University of Lisbon
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- Veciana, Stella (author)
- Leuphana Universitat Lüneburg,Leuphana University of Lüneburg,Leuphana University Lüneburg,Global Ecovillage Network Germany (GEN)
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- Kunze, Iris (author)
- Universität für Bodenkultur,University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
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- Parodi, Oliver (author)
- Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT),Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT),Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
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- Schweizer-Ries, Petra (author)
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum,Ruhr-University Bochum
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- Wamsler, Christine (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,LUCSUS,Samhällsvetenskapliga institutioner och centrumbildningar,Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten,LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies),Departments of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences,Faculty of Social Sciences
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- 2021-01-19
- 2021
- English.
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In: Sustainability Science. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1862-4057 .- 1862-4065. ; 16:3, s. 841-858
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Abstract
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- This article provides a rationale for inner transformation as a key and hitherto underresearched dimension of sustainability transformations. Inner transformation relates to various aspects of human existence and interactions such as consciousness, mindsets, values, worldviews, beliefs, spirituality and human-nature connectedness. The article draws on Meadows' leverage points approach, as places to intervene in a system, to reveal the relevance of inner transformation for system change towards sustainability. Based on insights from a series of dialogue and reflection workshops and a literature review, this article provides three important contributions to sustainability transformations research: first, it increases our conceptual understanding of inner transformation and its relevance for sustainability; second, it outlines concrete elements of the inner transformation-sustainability nexus in relation to leverage points; and third, it presents practical examples illustrating how to work with leverage points for supporting inner transformation. In sum, the paper develops a systematized and structured approach to understanding inner transformation, including the identification of deep, i.e., highly influential, leverage points. In addition, it critically discusses the often contentious and divergent perspectives on inner transformation and shows related practical challenges. Finally, current developments in inner transformation research as well as further research needs are identified.
Subject headings
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Annan samhällsvetenskap -- Tvärvetenskapliga studier inom samhällsvetenskap (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Other Social Sciences -- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Social och ekonomisk geografi -- Kulturgeografi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Social and Economic Geography -- Human Geography (hsv//eng)
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap -- Systemvetenskap, informationssystem och informatik med samhällsvetenskaplig inriktning (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Media and Communications -- Information Systems, Social aspects (hsv//eng)
- NATURVETENSKAP -- Annan naturvetenskap (hsv//swe)
- NATURAL SCIENCES -- Other Natural Sciences (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Personal sustainability
- Personal spheres of transformation
- Values
- Mindsets
- Inner capacities
- Paradigm shift
- Interiority
- Inner transformation
- Deep leverage points
- Human development
- Worldviews
- Consciousness
- Consciousness
- Deep leverage points
- Human development
- Inner capacities
- Inner transformation
- Interiority
- Mindsets
- Paradigm shift
- Personal spheres of transformation
- Personal sustainability
- Values
- Worldviews
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- art (subject category)
- ref (subject category)
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