Project Details

Description (abstract)

In order to develop the current understanding of reconfigurations required for altering the patterns of production and consumption, this research project brings together sociotechnical transition and practice theories and connects them in a novel way with the analysis of institutional disruptions. The consortium analyses two transitions-in-the-making: the reduction of meat consumption for a more sustainable food system and the development of technologies for a fossil-free energy system.
EE-TRANS focuses on the emerging transitions in these two systems, and aims to develop middle-range concepts in understanding how consumption and production are or can be reconfigured or disrupted for sustainability transitions. Researchers: Eva Heiskanen, Senja Laakso and Mari Niva at the University of Helsinki, together with Minna Kaljonen (consortium leader) and Paula Kivimaa at the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE.
AcronymEE-TRANS
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date01/09/201831/08/2022
  • The European Sociological Association (ESA) Conference 2021

    Laakso, S. (Speaker: Presenter)

    31 Aug 20213 Sept 2021

    Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesOrganisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars

  • Sustainability Science Days 2021

    Laakso, S. (Speaker: Chair)

    18 May 202119 May 2021

    Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesOrganisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars

  • ESA 2019

    Laakso, S. (Speaker: Presenter)

    22 Aug 2019

    Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesOrganisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars