Call for papers: TC/ESG 2025 Conference

The Transformations Community (TC) and the Earth Systems Governance Project (ESG) are collaborating this year to host a 2025 conference on Navigating Sustainability Transformations Towards Justice and Equity.

The conference will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 18th – 21st. Focusing on transformative changes to create a fair and inclusive future within the planet’s limits, the conference aims to bring together academics and practitioners to foster transdisciplinary collaborations.

Interested in submitting an abstract? The main themes of the conference include:

→ Bridging and bonding

→ Disruptive change

→ Transformative culture and learning

→ Democracy and multilateralism under pressure

Various session types like panel talks, dialogue sessions, workshops and creative practices are encouraged for a diverse experience.

Abstracts are to be submitted by February 2nd, 2025. See proposal selection criteria for detailed information on abstract requirements.

More Than a Cookbook: How Mujeres Tz’utujiles Preserves Culture Through Food

More than a collection of recipes, Mujeres Tz’utujiles: Recetas para la Recuperación en Chuk Muk explores how food preserves culture, language, and identity. This review examines the cookbook’s recipes, bilingual design, artwork, and the remarkable story of resilience behind its creation.

Bite-Sized Histories:

Bite-Sized Histories: The Interesting Story Behind Ackee and Saltfish– Jamaica’s National Dish

Ackee and saltfish, Jamaica’s national dish, is more than just a flavorful meal—it’s a symbol of resilience, history, and cultural fusion. Combining West African ackee with Scandinavian saltfish, this iconic dish tells the story of a people who turned hardship into heritage, creating a beloved staple of Jamaican cuisine.

Farmer profiles:

Farmer Profile: Christine Jodloman of The Philippines

In this farmer profile, Christine Jodloman reflects on family farming, women’s leadership, and how growing mangoes, rice, and coconuts shaped her commitment to rural communities in the Philippines.

Reading the Landscape:

What Your Weeds Are Trying to Tell You

Weeds are often treated as a nuisance to be removed, but they can also be read as signals from the landscape itself. “Reading weeds” is a way understand what is happening in the soil.

The Foodscapes Collective