Transition templates: pathways to net zero+

Boehnert, J ORCID: 0000-0002-8990-0325 (2025) 'Transition templates: pathways to net zero+.' Proceedings of Relating Systems Thinking and Design, RSD13. e17.

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Abstract

Transition Templates: Pathways to Net Zero+ is a research project that uses systems-level forms of design to envision dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in five sectors of the UK economy. This paper reports on the first year. The five sectors are: 1) Home Energy; 2) AI & Digital; 3) Food; 4) Fashion; and a fifth sector to be confirmed in 2025. They are all approached as socio-technical systems that function as intersecting and interdependent ecosystems across scales and domains. Transition Templates (TT) is based on the premise that energy transitions require coordination across diverse communities, fields, and sectors and that these are difficult to achieve within current business models. We use systemic design and transition design approaches to develop templates to support decarbonisation strategies for socio-technical change in energy systems. We do this with a four-step process using unique TT Ecosystems Frameworks (TT-EF) for each sector. Each TT-EF is used with a TT Four Futures Frameworks (TT-FFF) to envision pathways for decarbonisation and wider regenerative transitions. The work aims to help organisations and institutions direct transitions by envisioning, designing, assessing, and communicating different levels and/or stages of transition. The pathways strategy guides best practice. The Transition Templates method aims to facilitate trans- disciplinary and sector collaborations for energy transitions. This work in progress presentation introduces the initial experimental method that is being adapted, refined, and tested in each sector.

Item Type:	Article
Note:	From the proceedings for the Relating Systems Thinking and Design symposium held on 12-26 October 2024 in Oslo, Norway.
UN SDGs:	Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being Goal 4: Quality Education Goal 5: Gender Equality Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Goal 13: Climate Action Goal 14: Life Below Water Goal 15: Life on Land Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords:	net zero, energy transitions, transition design, mapping, futures, climate change,
Divisions:	Bath School of Design
Research Centres and Groups:	Design Research Group
Date Deposited:	02 Mar 2026 19:38
Last Modified:	02 Mar 2026 19:38
ISSN:	2371-8404
URN:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/17596

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