NCad has published a new background report bringing together the most recent insights from transition studies. The report was prepared by Dr Jarno Hoekman and Prof Ellen Moors of the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development (Utrecht University), commissioned by NCad.
Transition studies focuses on how sustainable changes in society take place. It shows that structural adjustments in ways of thinking, working and organising are often necessary. Technological innovation alone is usually not sufficient. These changes also bring uncertainties, as it is difficult to predict exactly what society will look like in the future.
Application to animal-free research
Transition studies provides a valuable knowledge base for advancing research with animal-free methods. In 2016, NCad issued a policy advice on the transition to animal-free research, drawing on the knowledge from this field that was available at the time. Since then, much new knowledge has been gained about how major societal changes unfold. The background report explains, among other things:
- what transition science entails and how it applies to the transition to an society without animal experiments,
- what new insights there are into steering and understanding this transition,
- and how this new knowledge can contribute to the further development of the Transition Policy Advice 2.0.
This new background report is therefore not only an important contribution to the development of the future Transition Policy Advice 2.0, but also a valuable resource for anyone involved in or interested in the transition to a society without animal experiments.
Alongside the full report, a public summary is also available. This summary presents the key insights clearly and concisely.
More information
Read the full report or the public summary.