Welcome to Transition US
Welcome to Transition US
We are a nonprofit organization that provides inspiration, support, training, and networking for Transition Initiatives across the United States.
Transition Initiatives are part of a vibrant, international grassroots movement that builds community resilience in response to the challenges of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis.
Together we can make the transition to a more fulfilling, equitable and sustainable world.
Upcoming Training
The Transition Initiative: Changing the Scale of Change
Article by Jay Griffiths, "The Transition Initiative: Changing the scale of change," published in the July/August 2009 issue of Orion magazine. (original article)
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A WHILE AGO, I heard an American scientist address an audience in Oxford, England, about his work on the climate crisis. He was precise, unemotional, rigorous, and impersonal: all strengths of a scientist.
Transition Hohenwald: Rural Community Targets Energy Efficiency
By Jennifer Dauksha-English
The small town of Hohenwald Tennessee, population of around 4000 people, is taking small steps at greening up the community. Since 2006 a group of dedicated volunteers have been hosting events building on Hohenwald’s efforts to make Lewis County greener, safer, and more economically viable. This group, the Sonnenschein Green Initiative (SGI), focuses on proactively supporting local economic and community development strategies (LECD).
Welcome Sustainable Tucson Transition Initiative
Sustainable Tucson is the 29th official Transition Initiative in the US.
Sustainable Tucson (ST) is a non-profit, grass-roots organization whose vision is to build a sustainable and resilient region through awareness raising, community engagement, and strategic projects sponsored by public/private partnerships.