: Transformation occurs when everyday habits (eating, moving, shopping) are altered through SI, which acts as a "sensitising concept" to break up rigid socio-technical relations [1, 3].
: Sustainability transitions often involve the "disempowerment" of incumbent actors (like traditional energy giants) and the "empowerment" of new actors through grassroots democracy and participation [3, 6]. Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition
: Social Innovation and Sustainability Transition [2] provides a comprehensive look at how multi-level mechanisms (sectors, finance, and institutions) facilitate change. Notable Examples & Case Studies Agri-Food Transitions :
: Research into crowdfunding and peer-to-peer platforms shows how citizen engagement is a precondition for effective energy transitions [1]. shopping) are altered through SI
: Initiatives in Wales are studied as "workable utopias" that increase socio-political capabilities and access to resources [2, 30].
: 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 :