: Innovative ideas often start locally but spread via global networks (NGOs, scientific communities), forming a "translocal identity" that challenges existing structures [3].
: Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition [2] provides a comprehensive look at how multi-level mechanisms (sectors, finance, and institutions) facilitate change. Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition
: Research into crowdfunding and peer-to-peer platforms shows how citizen engagement is a precondition for effective energy transitions [1]. : Innovative ideas often start locally but spread
The intersection of and Sustainability Transition (ST) focuses on how changing social practices—not just technology—can drive long-term, fundamental shifts in socio-technical systems like energy and food [3, 20]. Key Themes & Research Insights Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition
: Researchers are moving away from simple "technology-push" models toward "socio-technical push and pull" frameworks that specifically account for social innovation in policy design [1]. Notable Examples & Case Studies Agri-Food Transitions :