Workshop: Climate Constellations for Sustainable Transitions
When: 20-22 May 2025
WHAT?
This immersive two-day workshop offers a deep exploration into Climate Constellations, an innovative and powerful methodology designed to tackle complex sustainability challenges and accelerate meaningful transitions. Drawing inspiration from family and organizational constellations, Climate Constellations uniquely address issues at the systemic level.
Through Climate Constellations, participants can visualize, understand, sense, and positively influence hidden dynamics within social-ecological systems, unlocking new pathways for transformative action and sustainable change.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Foundations of climate constellations: Understanding phenomenology and systemic approaches.
- Different formats of constellations: Including systemic, ancestorial, double blind and personal constellations tailored to sustainability issues.
- Integration with established frameworks: Grounding practices in the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), Factor 8 Model, Theory U, transition theory, and transdisciplinary research.
- Hands-on experience: Engaging exercises that reveal and address barriers, unlock potentials, and facilitate deep systemic insights.
SCHEDULE
Evening before (20 May):
- Arrival from 17:00, dinner at 18:30,
- Welcome session and introductions at 20:00
Day 1 (21 May): Understanding Systems and Transitions
- Phenomenology and the basics of systemic constellation methods
- Practical exercises: First experiences with constellation dynamics
- Exploration of complex sustainability systems using Factor 8, Theory U, and transition theory
- Different formats: climate eco-system, ancestors, double blind
- Reflection and group discussions
Day 2 (22 May): Me and the Transition
- Deepening personal insights and connections to broader transition processes
- Reflections on : where do I stand in the transition? What is my agency? What could support me?
- Exercises focused on releasing blockages, identifying leverage points, and fostering active hope
- Connecting to nature
- Collective harvesting of insights, reflections, and actionable next steps
FOR WHOM?
This workshop is ideal for educators, researchers, process facilitators, sustainability professionals, and anyone committed to actively contributing to sustainable transitions.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
- Location: Land aan Zee, Burgh-Haamstede (NL), The Netherlands, a peaceful retreat center close to nature.
- Cost:
- €650 (excl. VAT) per person in shared double room.
- €750 (excl. VAT) per person in single room (limited availability).
- Prices include accommodation, meals (2x dinner, breakfast, lunch), yoga, meditation, and workshop facilitation.
ACCESSIBILITY
- By Car: Ample parking available at the retreat center.
- Public Transport: Accessible via Middelburg or Goes train stations, then by bus to Burgh-Haamstede. Shuttle available upon request (24h notice required).
Ready to deepen your role in the sustainability transition?
Register quickly to secure your spot and join a transformative journey towards meaningful impact.
Questions? Contact us at house@vub.be