Inner transformation to sustainability as a deep leverage point
Fostering New Avenues for Change Through Dialogue and Reflection
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5773130 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christoph Woiwode (0000-0003-3367-5082, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, corresponding author), N Schäpke (0000-0003-2232-1430, Chalmers University of Technology), Olivia Bina (0000-0001-9183-7508, World Academy of Art and Science), Stella Veciana (Leuphana University of Lüneburg), Iris Kunze (BOKU University), Oliver Parodi (0000-0002-8702-0690, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), Petra Schweizer-Ries (Ruhr University Bochum), Christine Wamsler (0000-0003-4511-1532, Lund University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 841-858 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainability Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1862-4057 • E-ISSN: 1862-4065 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11625-020-00882-y |
| OpenAlex | W3122614873 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 90 |
| References cited | 72 |
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
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| Unique citing works | 90 |
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| Citations per year | 18 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 87 |