Partners

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan is one of Poland's leading universities, with around 40,000 students and almost 3,000 academic staff. AMU has a strong interdisciplinary profile, encompassing the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. The Faculty of Sociology at AMU is one of the oldest sociological centres in Poland, founded in the early 1920s by the world-renowned scholar Florian Znaniecki, among others. Sociological research includes environmental sociology, civic activism and social movements, urban sociology, sociology of everyday life, social inequalities, and quantitative methods and research.

Nordic Institute for Studies of innovation, research and education (NIFU) is a research institute based in Oslo, Norway. NIFU's research is characterised by scientific quality, strong sectoral expertise and good insight into knowledge policy issues. The researchers involved in Trans4Demo are specialised in sustainability transition studies and policy analysis.

Linköping University (LiU) is one of Sweden's larger academic institutions, with around 27,000 students and 4,000 staff. LiU has a strong interdisciplinary orientation and has worked with innovation in education and research. The Division of Technology and Social Change is one of Europe's largest science, technology and innovation studies departments with one of its research focuses on societal transformation.

The IÖW is a leading independent research institute in the field of sustainability research based in Berlin, Germany, with more than 40 researchers. IÖW brings to Trans4Demo their expertise on social movements and civil society actors in the context of sustainability transitions, on the politics and governance of transitions in general, and their experience with inter- and transdisciplinary research.

The University of Groningen (RUG) is a public research university with more than 30,000 students, located in the city of Groningen in the north of the Netherlands. Researchers from the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Arts are involved in Trans4Demo.

Roskilde University (RUC) is a public university located about 30 minutes from Copenhagen on a beautiful rural campus in Roskilde Kommune. It has about 900 employees and about 6900 students. RUC has four institutes: People and Technology, Social Sciences and Economics, Science and Environment and Communication and Arts. The first two are participating in Trans4demo.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, established in 1918 and opened in 1925, is Israel’s second-oldest and one of its most esteemed universities. Located in a city with rich historical and cultural importance, the university is not only distinguished for its unique setting but also for its outstanding academic and research excellence. Renowned for high educational and research standards, Hebrew University offers a broad spectrum of disciplines. Its comprehensive academic offerings include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, and medicine. Among its prominent departments, the Department of Political Science and the School of Public Policy stand out for their significant contributions to political science, public administration, and policy analysis. These departments emphasise a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for leadership in various sectors.

The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal asbl is a Brussels-based think tank and policy network. Founded in Belgium in 2003 as a non-profit and non-partisan association, its mission is to make a positive contribution through cutting-edge research and by engaging policy-makers and the public at large in a constructive exchange on the economic and social challenges of the 21st century.

Miljøagentene/The Eco Agents is the children's environmental organisation. We want a world where people know, act and live according to the limits of nature. That is why it is important that all children believe in the future and that it makes sense to do something for a cleaner environment and a safer future! All Eco Agents can take part in discovering our amazing nature and work together so that everyone can take better care of our planet.

Green Transition Denmark is an independent climate and environmental organisation focusing on a green and sustainable transformation of society. We communicate knowledge about problems and solutions to politicians, businesses and citizens, and take part in the public debate on a wide range of issues within the climate and environmental agenda.

The NCF is a Polish NGO specialized in depolarization solutions for Poland and beyond. They are developing and testing formats of conversation between citizens that help reduce affective polarization and increase a sense of community in ideologically-divided groups. Their approach combines the latest scientific research with robust field practice and agile project execution.

The Israeli Energy Forum has been working since 2008 to promote the transition to a renewable energy-based economy. Today, more than ever, the necessity of utilizing residential areas to produce renewable energy is evident. These areas make up the majority of the built-up area, and making them part of the solution is necessary in order to meet the required goals in the face of the climate-environmental crisis.

The need to move to an economy based on renewable energy is also a significant opportunity to promote energy-community resilience throughout the various cities in the country, mitigate energy poverty and strengthen the community, for a secure and green future for us and future generations.