Will Allen
Sustainable development and co-design practitioner, focus on supporting multi-stakeholder processes and constructive change. Sharing insights on systems thinking, adaptive management, evaluation, facilitation. More at https://learningforsustainability.net
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- Reposted by Will AllenThe sun is setting and the fountain is a bit less powerful, but still a fantastic show. They've recently zoomed in. Live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG5z...
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- 🌍 Learning for Sustainability I post on systems thinking, facilitation, co-design & evaluation — grounded in practice and shared learning. 📄 Worth revisiting: Systems thinking and systemic design: working with complexity 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/systems... 🧪 #LfSinsights
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- 🌍 Learning for Sustainability I post on systems thinking, facilitation, co-design & evaluation — grounded in practice and shared learning. 📄 Worth revisiting: Social learning in practice: Strengthening collaboration amid complexity 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/social-... 🧪 #LfSinsights
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- Moving from nudging to boosting — an important shift in how we think about behaviour change. This open access paper argues for empowering people, not just steering them. Timely for work in climate, health, and social change. 🔗 shorturl.at/4f0um #systemschange #behaviourchange #publicpolicy
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- Change isn’t just about new plans — it's built on relationships and learning. In a recent post, I explore how shared foundations and bridging silos sustain change in complex settings, supporting sustainability and justice. learningforsustainability.net/post/relational-foundations-for-change/
- Reposted by Will AllenIn this new paper from @uibcet.bsky.social, we explore what makes experiments stick. By assessing four experiments in the cities of Bergen and Groningen, we find that persistent relational work is crucial in embedding experiments. Link to paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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- 🌍 Learning for Sustainability I post on systems thinking, facilitation, co-design & evaluation — grounded in practice and shared learning. 📄 Worth revisiting: Why we need both reflection and reflexivity 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/reflect... #LfSinsights #systemschange #collaboration
- AI isn’t replacing my thinking — but it can support it. In this new post I reflect on how tools like GPT and Perplexity show up in collaborative research, writing, and facilitation — and where the real work still lies. 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/ai-as-t...
- Reposted by Will Allen💥 New: Academic libraries cannot afford to carry on with transformative agreements 👩💻 @theblochian.bsky.social @ojcollective.bsky.social #AcademicSky #OpenAccess #ScholComm
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- What happens if we exceed 1.5°C — and try to return? New paper by @andyreisinger.bsky.social & colleagues explores overshoot: what returning to 1.5°C could mean, how risks evolve, and the gaps that remain. www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
- New post reflecting on #codesign in complex settings—six patterns that show up as we work across systems, sectors & scales? From orientation to facilitation, this article explores what matters in collaboration. 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/co-desi... #collaboration #participation
- Reposted by Will AllenCountering #misinformation isn’t just about the facts—it’s about how those facts spread through social networks and communities. #Science being right isn’t enough; it must be accepted within social circles to make an impact. buff.ly/4b3knWe
- Reposted by Will Allen“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs less to house people.
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- Working on change in your community or organisation? The LfS Behaviour Change page offers tools, frameworks, and insights to support sustainable action. Explore strategies for reducing barriers, fostering collaboration, and creating meaningful impact. #BehaviouralScience #Change
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- Ethics is more than a form—it’s how we collaborate, include, and act with care. This post shares two practical tools to support ethical reflection, especially for independent researchers and evaluators. 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/ethics-... #ethics #research #evaluation #collaboration
- Reflective and reflexive practice help us question assumptions, learn from experience, and adapt in complex situations. This resource page shares practical tools and insights to deepen reflection, enhance decision-making, and foster meaningful change. learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
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- How do we move from surface-level collaboration to lasting change? When facilitation and co-design are used together, they can help shift power dynamics and bridge perspectives across sectors. I wrote more about this here: 👉 learningforsustainability.net/post/co-desi...
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- 🌎 Why we need both reflection and reflexivity to navigate a complex world 🌱 Reflection helps us learn from past experiences, while reflexivity keeps us adaptable in real time. Together, they make us more thoughtful and resilient. Check out my latest article on Medium: 🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
- 🌱 New post: Social learning in practice How can we create spaces for diverse stakeholders to exchange ideas and co-create solutions? Social learning tackles complex challenges like climate adaptation & AI governance. 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/social-... #SocialLearning #Collaboration
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- 🌍 Why reflection and reflexivity matter In a fast-changing world, taking time to reflect isn’t a luxury. We also need reflexivity, the ability to examine how our perspectives shape what we see. Mindfulness helps us notice patterns and engage fully. 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/reflect...
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- Such an important reminder from @davidgurteen.bsky.social. When we prioritise connection before content, we create the trust and openness needed for real collaboration. It’s easy to jump straight to tasks, but without strong relationships, the work suffers.
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- Reflection & reflexivity in leadership Reflection helps us learn. Reflexivity keeps us adaptive. Both are key for navigating complexity. 👉 Learn more: 🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p... #ReflectiveLeadership #SystemsThinking #Sustainability #AdaptiveManagement
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- 🌍 Participatory action research: Tackling complexity Top-down solutions aren’t enough—collaboration, iteration, and shared learning matter. 👉 Explore how participatory action research (PAR) helps teams navigate uncertainty, co-create solutions, and adapt. #co-design #actionresearch #systemschange
- Absolutely! Seeing the whole board is key. Too often, we focus on just one piece of the puzzle—climate, biodiversity, water, or health—when real solutions require working across all of them together.
- Reposted by Will AllenDid you use the Internet Archive this year to research, read, explore web archives with the Wayback Machine, or discover something new? Your support makes it possible! 👉 Like & share to spread the word. 💙 Consider donating to keep Internet Archive growing: archive.org/donate/?orig...
- 🌍 Systems thinking & design: Moving beyond quick fixes Too often, we tackle challenges with isolated solutions—complex problems need systemic approaches. 👉 This post explores how systems design helps navigate uncertainty, integrate perspectives, and build lasting change. #co-design #systemschange
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- The way academics choose to use generative AI now will shape the future of universities and research. In this LSE blog, @drmarkcarrigan.bsky.social looks at how AI could either support academics in their work or add to existing pressures to produce more, changing the way academic careers evolve.
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- World Wetlands Day 2025
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