The transition towards sustainable and just food systems is ongoing, illustrated by an increasing number of initiatives that try to address unsustainable practices and social injustices. Insights are needed into what a just transition entails in order to critically engage with plural and potentially conflicting justice conceptualisations. Researchers play an active role in food system transitions, but it is unclear which conceptualisations and principles of justice they enact when writing about food system initiatives. To fill this gap this paper investigates: Which conceptualisations of justice emerge from the literature related to food system initiatives and which principles of justice do authors use? We developed an initial framework for which we drew on political philosophy literature. We then undertook an extensive review of the food system transitions literature using this framework and were able to identify a range of recognition, distributive, and procedural justice conceptualisations and associated principles of justice. Recognised as subjects of justice were those with a particular role in the food system, people who are marginalised, Indigenous communities, those with experiences of negative consequences of the food system, future generations, and nonhumans. The identified conceptualisations and the developed framework can be used by those involved in food system initiatives to reflect on how they conceptualise justice. We challenge them to be more explicit about who they do and do not recognise as subjects of justice and which principles of justice they use. Such clarity is needed to reflexively enact a just transition towards sustainable and just food systems.
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This article analyses four of the most prominent city discourses and introduces the lens of urban vitalism as an overarching interdisciplinary concept of cities as places of transformation and change. We demonstrate the value of using urban vitalism as a lens to conceptualize and critically discuss different notions on smart, inclusive, resilient and sustainable just cities. Urban vitalism offers a process-based lens which enables us to understand cities as places of transformation and change, with people and other living beings at its core. The aim of the article is to explore how the lens of vitalism can help us understand and connect ongoing interdisciplinary academic debates about urban development and vice versa, and how these ongoing debates inform our understanding of urban vitalism.
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The challenges we collectively face, such as climate change, are characterized by more complexity, interdependence, and dynamism than is common for educational practice. This presents a challenge for (university) education. These transition challenges are often described as wicked or VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) problems. In response, educational innovations that are inspired by ecology such as living labs are starting to emerge, but little is known about how learners engage within and with these more ecological forms of education. This work is an exploratory study into how learners navigate VUCA learning environments linked to tackling sustainability transition challenges, with a focus on the positive qualities of these experiences. This is done through interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of seven students (using semi-structured interviews) of the MSC Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering program, a joint degree from Wageningen University and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. The main findings, which are both psychological and educational, of this exploration include openness to new experiences (1), flexibility (2), a process appreciation of learning (3), a desire to create a positive impact on one’s direct biophysical environment (4) and society (5). In addition, we discuss the potential limitations of the malleability of these different qualities and propose future avenues for research into ecological learning for universities. This work closes by highlighting recommendations for educators to consider when designing or engaging in ecological forms of higher education that connect students to sustainability transitions.
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The SUSTainable Artistic INnovation (SUSTAIN) project is a collaborative project between The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Avans University of Applied Sciences. The research was conducted by Jacco van Uden (professor Change Management) and Kim Caarls of The Hague University of Applied Sciences; and Godelieve Spaas (professor Common Economics), Olga Mink and Marga Rotteveel of Avans University of Applied Sciences. We also worked closely with six Spacemakers: Art Partner, Circus Andersom, Future of Work, In4Art, V2_ and Waag. SUSTAIN explores the role of Spacemakers: parties that want to contribute to systemic change by creating space for art in unusual places, such as within the economy, science or technology. The aim: to use art to work towards a sustainable and just society - ecologically, economically and socially. Expectations of what art can do in spheres other than the art world itself are sometimes high. For example, when we claim that art can be the engine of innovation and reflection. But experience shows: art is no panacea. Not everyone sees or recognises the added value of art in transition issues. And when art does come to the table, we do not always manage to make the disruption work. Artists explore the unknown, question what seems logical and connect seemingly disparate elements. It is precisely these qualities that are key to achieving systemic transitions. However, it is not always easy to access the spaces where artists want to make an impact. With this practical research, SUSTAIN offers more insight into the exact role, method and added value of Spacemakers in the transition to be made. The research and results contribute to the further professionalisation of this emerging sector. Just how Spacemaking practices are shaped by different organisations was examined: - Why do Spacemakers do what they do? - What do they see as the promise of art outside the arts? - How do they specifically go about making space for art? - How do Spacemakers deal with the tensions that arise when art gets involved in non-art matters and vice versa? - How do Spacemakers deal with the complicated question of the added value or impact of art and of themselves as space makers? SUSTAIN has produced two key outcomes: 1) The Spacemaker Toolbox, a practical tool for Spacemakers to explore and professionalise their work internally. It involves four models with instructions for use. 2) The Spacemaker Stories, a series of cahiers in which we look at Spacemaker practice from a distance and help Spacemakers articulate more clearly what they do, why they do it, how they do it and what value they create. The five cahiers are: The Calling (38 p.), The Promise of Art (39 p.), The Tension (49 p.), The Help (44 p.) and The Gift (30 p.).
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The SUSTainable Artistic INnovation (SUSTAIN) project is a collaborative project between The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Avans University of Applied Sciences. The research was conducted by Jacco van Uden (professor Change Management) and Kim Caarls of The Hague University of Applied Sciences; and Godelieve Spaas (professor Common Economics), Olga Mink and Marga Rotteveel of Avans University of Applied Sciences. We also worked closely with six Spacemakers: Art Partner, Circus Andersom, Future of Work, In4Art, V2_ and Waag. SUSTAIN explores the role of Spacemakers: parties that want to contribute to systemic change by creating space for art in unusual places, such as within the economy, science or technology. The aim: to use art to work towards a sustainable and just society - ecologically, economically and socially. Expectations of what art can do in spheres other than the art world itself are sometimes high. For example, when we claim that art can be the engine of innovation and reflection. But experience shows: art is no panacea. Not everyone sees or recognises the added value of art in transition issues. And when art does come to the table, we do not always manage to make the disruption work. Artists explore the unknown, question what seems logical and connect seemingly disparate elements. It is precisely these qualities that are key to achieving systemic transitions. However, it is not always easy to access the spaces where artists want to make an impact. With this practical research, SUSTAIN offers more insight into the exact role, method and added value of Spacemakers in the transition to be made. The research and results contribute to the further professionalisation of this emerging sector. Just how Spacemaking practices are shaped by different organisations was examined: - Why do Spacemakers do what they do? - What do they see as the promise of art outside the arts? - How do they specifically go about making space for art? - How do Spacemakers deal with the tensions that arise when art gets involved in non-art matters and vice versa? - How do Spacemakers deal with the complicated question of the added value or impact of art and of themselves as space makers? SUSTAIN has produced two key outcomes: 1) The Spacemaker Toolbox, a practical tool for Spacemakers to explore and professionalise their work internally. It involves four models with instructions for use. 2) The Spacemaker Stories, a series of cahiers in which we look at Spacemaker practice from a distance and help Spacemakers articulate more clearly what they do, why they do it, how they do it and what value they create. The five cahiers are: The Calling (38 p.), The Promise of Art (39 p.), The Tension (49 p.), The Help (44 p.) and The Gift (30 p.).
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Het project SUSTainable Artistic INnovation (SUSTAIN) is een samenwerkingsproject tussen de Haagse Hogeschool en Avans Hogeschool. Het onderzoek is uitgevoerd door Jacco van Uden (lector Verandermanagement) en Kim Caarls van De Haagse Hogeschool; en Godelieve Spaas (lector Gemeenschappelijke Economie), Olga Mink en Marga Rotteveel van Avans Hogeschool. Daarnaast hebben we nauw samengewerkt met zes Spacemakers: Art Partner, Circus Andersom, Future of Work, In4Art, V2_ en Waag. SUSTAIN onderzoekt de rol van Spacemakers: partijen die willen bijdragen aan systemische verandering door ruimte te creëren voor kunst op ongebruikelijke plekken, zoals binnen de economie, wetenschap of technologie. Het doel: met kunst werken aan een duurzame en rechtvaardige samenleving - ecologisch, economisch en sociaal. De verwachtingen van wat kunst kan betekenen in andere sferen dan de kunstwereld zelf zijn soms hooggespannen. Bijvoorbeeld wanneer we claimen dat kunst de motor van innovatie en reflectie kan zijn. Maar de ervaring leert: kunst is geen panacee. Niet iedereen ziet of erkent de meerwaarde van kunst bij transitievraagstukken. En wanneer kunst wel aan tafel komt, weten we de ontregeling niet altijd werkzaam te maken. Kunstenaars onderzoeken het onbekende, stellen vragen bij wat logisch lijkt en verbinden schijnbaar ongelijksoortige elementen. Juist die kwaliteiten zijn van groot belang voor het realiseren van systeemtransities. Het is echter niet altijd gemakkelijk om toegang te krijgen tot de ruimtes waar kunstenaars een impact willen hebben. Met dit praktijkonderzoek biedt SUSTAIN meer inzicht in de precieze rol, werkwijze en toegevoegde waarde van Spacemakers in de te maken transitie. Het onderzoek en de resultaten dragen bij aan de verdere professionalisering van deze opkomende sector. Onderzocht is hoe Spacemaking-praktijken door de verschillende organisaties worden vormgegeven: - Waarom doen Spacemakers wat ze doen? - Wat zien zij als de belofte van kunst buiten de kunsten? - Hoe gaan zij concreet te werk in het maken van ruimte voor kunst? - Hoe gaan Spacemakers om met de spanningen die ontstaan als kunst zich in niet-kunstzaken gaat mengen en andersom? - Hoe gaan Spacemakers om met de ingewikkelde vraag naar meerwaarde of impact van kunst én van zichzelf als ruimtemakers? SUSTAIN heeft twee belangrijke resultaten opgeleverd: 1) De Spacemaker Toolbox, een praktische tool voor Spacemakers om hun werk te verkennen en intern te professionaliseren. Het gaat om vier modellen met een gebruiksaanwijzing. 2) The Spacemaker Stories, een serie cahiers waarin we de Spacemaker praktijk van een afstand bekijken en Spacemakers helpen duidelijker te verwoorden wat ze doen, waarom ze het doen, hoe ze het doen en welke waarde ze creëren. De vijf cahiers zijn: De Roeping (38 p.), De Belofte van Kunst (39 p.), De Spanning (49 p.), De Hulp (44 p.) en De Gift (30 p.).
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This open access book states that the endemic societal faultlines of our times are deeply intertwined and that they confront us with challenges affecting the security and sustainability of our societies. It states that new ways of inhabiting and cultivating our planet are needed to keep it healthy for future generations. This requires a fundamental shift from the current anthropocentric and economic growth-oriented social contract to a more ecocentric and regenerative natural social contract. The author posits that in a natural social contract, society cannot rely on the market or state alone for solutions to grand societal challenges, nor leave them to individual responsibility. Rather, these problems need to be solved through transformative social-ecological innovation (TSEI), which involves systemic changes that affect sustainability, health and justice. The TSEI framework presented in this book helps to diagnose and advance innovation and change across sectors and disciplines, and at different levels of governance. It identifies intervention points and helps formulate sustainable solutions for policymakers, administrators, concerned citizens and professionals in moving towards a more just and equitable society.
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Het project SUSTainable Artistic INnovation (SUSTAIN) is een samenwerkingsproject tussen de Haagse Hogeschool en Avans Hogeschool. Het onderzoek is uitgevoerd door Jacco van Uden (lector Verandermanagement) en Kim Caarls van De Haagse Hogeschool; en Godelieve Spaas (lector Gemeenschappelijke Economie), Olga Mink en Marga Rotteveel van Avans Hogeschool. Daarnaast hebben we nauw samengewerkt met zes Spacemakers: Art Partner, Circus Andersom, Future of Work, In4Art, V2_ en Waag. SUSTAIN onderzoekt de rol van Spacemakers: partijen die willen bijdragen aan systemische verandering door ruimte te creëren voor kunst op ongebruikelijke plekken, zoals binnen de economie, wetenschap of technologie. Het doel: met kunst werken aan een duurzame en rechtvaardige samenleving - ecologisch, economisch en sociaal. De verwachtingen van wat kunst kan betekenen in andere sferen dan de kunstwereld zelf zijn soms hooggespannen. Bijvoorbeeld wanneer we claimen dat kunst de motor van innovatie en reflectie kan zijn. Maar de ervaring leert: kunst is geen panacee. Niet iedereen ziet of erkent de meerwaarde van kunst bij transitievraagstukken. En wanneer kunst wel aan tafel komt, weten we de ontregeling niet altijd werkzaam te maken. Kunstenaars onderzoeken het onbekende, stellen vragen bij wat logisch lijkt en verbinden schijnbaar ongelijksoortige elementen. Juist die kwaliteiten zijn van groot belang voor het realiseren van systeemtransities. Het is echter niet altijd gemakkelijk om toegang te krijgen tot de ruimtes waar kunstenaars een impact willen hebben. Met dit praktijkonderzoek biedt SUSTAIN meer inzicht in de precieze rol, werkwijze en toegevoegde waarde van Spacemakers in de te maken transitie. Het onderzoek en de resultaten dragen bij aan de verdere professionalisering van deze opkomende sector. Onderzocht is hoe Spacemaking-praktijken door de verschillende organisaties worden vormgegeven: - Waarom doen Spacemakers wat ze doen? - Wat zien zij als de belofte van kunst buiten de kunsten? - Hoe gaan zij concreet te werk in het maken van ruimte voor kunst? - Hoe gaan Spacemakers om met de spanningen die ontstaan als kunst zich in niet-kunstzaken gaat mengen en andersom? - Hoe gaan Spacemakers om met de ingewikkelde vraag naar meerwaarde of impact van kunst én van zichzelf als ruimtemakers? SUSTAIN heeft twee belangrijke resultaten opgeleverd: 1) De Spacemaker Toolbox, een praktische tool voor Spacemakers om hun werk te verkennen en intern te professionaliseren. Het gaat om vier modellen met een gebruiksaanwijzing. 2) The Spacemaker Stories, een serie cahiers waarin we de Spacemaker praktijk van een afstand bekijken en Spacemakers helpen duidelijker te verwoorden wat ze doen, waarom ze het doen, hoe ze het doen en welke waarde ze creëren. De vijf cahiers zijn: De Roeping (38 p.), De Belofte van Kunst (39 p.), De Spanning (49 p.), De Hulp (44 p.) en De Gift (30 p.).
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