In short: Transformative governance is the changes made to create a desired shift in a system.
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Transformative governance involves creating a desired shift in a system by altering the structures and processes that define the system. Transformative governance should always be:
- Integrative — solutions work across scales, sectors and regions. It also involves smart governance mixes, coordination across governance levels, and integrating solutions into policies.
- Inclusive — broad participation, involving marginalised groups and recognising diverse worldviews, to address power imbalances.
- Adaptive — resilience is enhanced through continuous learning, feedback loops, and networked actors.
- Pluralist — it acknowledges multiple knowledge systems beyond traditional science, incorporating alternative perspectives on nature, climate change and development.