Key resources, videos, downloads and further reading.
Key resources, videos, downloads and further reading.

Transition Handbook

Welcome to a rather exciting new venture for the Transition movement. Since the Transition Handbook was published in March 2008, it has been a very popular guide to the idea, now being published in a number of languages as the Transition movement spreads around the world.

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In Transition 2.0

In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

21 stories of transition

We produced this book as the Transition movement’s contribution to COP21 (the 21st ‘Conference of the Parties’), the United Nations’ climate change negotiations in Paris in December 2015.

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Crop Gaps Research

An Exploration of How Agricultural Practices of the Past Can Assist Re-localising the Totnes Food System for the Future

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An Energy Descent Action Plan

An Energy Descent Action Plan is a guide to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and reducing our carbon footprint over the next 20 years, during which we expect many changes associated with declining oil supplies and some of the impacts of climate change to become more apparent.

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Communities, Councils and a Low Carbon Future : What We Can Do If Governments Won't

The idea that councils can play a significant role in helping us to prepare for a low-carbon future may seem unlikely, but the fact is that they could be a big part of the solution. Local authorities have a duty of care to think about the future, and they can address the moral aspects as well as the operational and business aspects of their communities.

Can Totnes and District Feed Itself?

This paper explores the degree of relocalisation in the food sector that might be possible, through drawing together of the concepts of ‘foodzones’ and ‘foodsheds’, as well as Simon Fairlie’s work on ‘Can Britain Feed Itself?’

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In Transition 1.0 From oil dependence to local resilience

"A film about change, about hope, 'In Transition' shows a practical vision for creating a post-consumer society, where ordinary people make a difference…"

Local food : how to make it happen in your community

Local Food offers an inspiring yet practical guide to what can be achieved if you get together with the people on your street, the people in your village, town or city. It is an exploration of the potential power of working collaboratively.

Totnes & District Local Economic Blueprint

Totnes and District is feeling the effects of the economic downturn, along with the rest of the country. Climate change impacts and rising energy costs are further signs that the assumptions underpinning our current economic system need urgent review.

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Transition Handbook

Welcome to a rather exciting new venture for the Transition movement. Since the Transition Handbook was published in March 2008, it has been a very popular guide to the idea, now being published in a number of languages as the Transition movement spreads around the world.

PDF File

In Transition 1.0 From oil dependence to local resilience

"A film about change, about hope, 'In Transition' shows a practical vision for creating a post-consumer society, where ordinary people make a difference…"

Communities, Councils and a Low Carbon Future : What We Can Do If Governments Won't

The idea that councils can play a significant role in helping us to prepare for a low-carbon future may seem unlikely, but the fact is that they could be a big part of the solution. Local authorities have a duty of care to think about the future, and they can address the moral aspects as well as the operational and business aspects of their communities.

21 stories of transition

We produced this book as the Transition movement’s contribution to COP21 (the 21st ‘Conference of the Parties’), the United Nations’ climate change negotiations in Paris in December 2015.

PDF File

Totnes & District Local Economic Blueprint

Totnes and District is feeling the effects of the economic downturn, along with the rest of the country. Climate change impacts and rising energy costs are further signs that the assumptions underpinning our current economic system need urgent review.

PDF File

An Energy Descent Action Plan

An Energy Descent Action Plan is a guide to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and reducing our carbon footprint over the next 20 years, during which we expect many changes associated with declining oil supplies and some of the impacts of climate change to become more apparent.

PDF File

In Transition 2.0

In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Local food : how to make it happen in your community

Local Food offers an inspiring yet practical guide to what can be achieved if you get together with the people on your street, the people in your village, town or city. It is an exploration of the potential power of working collaboratively.

Can Totnes and District Feed Itself?

This paper explores the degree of relocalisation in the food sector that might be possible, through drawing together of the concepts of ‘foodzones’ and ‘foodsheds’, as well as Simon Fairlie’s work on ‘Can Britain Feed Itself?’

PDF File

Crop Gaps Research

An Exploration of How Agricultural Practices of the Past Can Assist Re-localising the Totnes Food System for the Future

PDF File

Transition Handbook

Welcome to a rather exciting new venture for the Transition movement. Since the Transition Handbook was published in March 2008, it has been a very popular guide to the idea, now being published in a number of languages as the Transition movement spreads around the world.

PDF File

An Energy Descent Action Plan

An Energy Descent Action Plan is a guide to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and reducing our carbon footprint over the next 20 years, during which we expect many changes associated with declining oil supplies and some of the impacts of climate change to become more apparent.

PDF File

In Transition 1.0 From oil dependence to local resilience

"A film about change, about hope, 'In Transition' shows a practical vision for creating a post-consumer society, where ordinary people make a difference…"

In Transition 2.0

In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Communities, Councils and a Low Carbon Future : What We Can Do If Governments Won't

The idea that councils can play a significant role in helping us to prepare for a low-carbon future may seem unlikely, but the fact is that they could be a big part of the solution. Local authorities have a duty of care to think about the future, and they can address the moral aspects as well as the operational and business aspects of their communities.

Local food : how to make it happen in your community

Local Food offers an inspiring yet practical guide to what can be achieved if you get together with the people on your street, the people in your village, town or city. It is an exploration of the potential power of working collaboratively.

21 stories of transition

We produced this book as the Transition movement’s contribution to COP21 (the 21st ‘Conference of the Parties’), the United Nations’ climate change negotiations in Paris in December 2015.

PDF File

Can Totnes and District Feed Itself?

This paper explores the degree of relocalisation in the food sector that might be possible, through drawing together of the concepts of ‘foodzones’ and ‘foodsheds’, as well as Simon Fairlie’s work on ‘Can Britain Feed Itself?’

PDF File

Totnes & District Local Economic Blueprint

Totnes and District is feeling the effects of the economic downturn, along with the rest of the country. Climate change impacts and rising energy costs are further signs that the assumptions underpinning our current economic system need urgent review.

PDF File

Crop Gaps Research

An Exploration of How Agricultural Practices of the Past Can Assist Re-localising the Totnes Food System for the Future

PDF File