Will Allen
@willallennz.bsky.social
Sustainable development & co-design practitioner. Supports multi-stakeholder processes and constructive change. Sharing insights on systems thinking, adaptive management, evaluation, facilitation. More at https://learningforsustainability.net/will-allen/
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Will Allen
@willallennz.bsky.social
· Dec 14
Eight lessons that support long-term work in multi-actor settings
A reflective post on eight lessons for long-term, multi-actor practice, drawing on place-based programmes and wider research to explore governance, learning, and collaboration over time.
learningforsustainability.net
Working with place over time is rarely tidy. Certain patterns appear when long-term, multi-actor work starts to find its footing.
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
Reposted by Will Allen
Making space to reflect and adapt in our work isn’t always easy, yet it feels more important than ever.
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
Reflective and reflexive practice
Overview of reflective practice, its use in professional learning, and how it supports work in sustainability and complex systems.
learningforsustainability.net
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Making space to reflect and adapt in our work isn’t always easy, yet it feels more important than ever.
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
Reposted by Will Allen
My new post has some thoughts on COP30, not as a stand-alone event but as one punctuation point in a much wider climate transition. These gatherings still matter, but they will only ever be one part of a much wider shift.
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
COP30 and the patterns of long-term change
Post looking at COP30 through a transition lens, outlining what COPs contribute, where they fall short, and how wider change unfolds.
learningforsustainability.net
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
My new post has some thoughts on COP30, not as a stand-alone event but as one punctuation point in a much wider climate transition. These gatherings still matter, but they will only ever be one part of a much wider shift.
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
Reposted by Will Allen
Chats open - let us know if you would like to be added to (or removed from) our TIP starter pack!
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April 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Chats open - let us know if you would like to be added to (or removed from) our TIP starter pack!
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go.bsky.app/JrihoW5
Working with place over time is rarely tidy. Certain patterns appear when long-term, multi-actor work starts to find its footing.
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
Eight lessons that support long-term work in multi-actor settings
A reflective post on eight lessons for long-term, multi-actor practice, drawing on place-based programmes and wider research to explore governance, learning, and collaboration over time.
learningforsustainability.net
December 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Working with place over time is rarely tidy. Certain patterns appear when long-term, multi-actor work starts to find its footing.
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
Working with place over time is rarely tidy. Certain patterns appear when long-term, multi-actor work starts to find its footing.
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
Working across cultures - learningforsustainability.net
Learn how cultural awareness and communication skills improve collaboration across diverse settings.
learningforsustainability.net
December 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Working with place over time is rarely tidy. Certain patterns appear when long-term, multi-actor work starts to find its footing.
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
A reflective post drawing out eight lessons for place-based practice. 🧪
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
#Collaboration #Learning #LfSinsights
Many of us work in complex, multi-actor settings. In this new piece I’ve pulled together seven practice patterns that support more constructive collective action. They draw from evaluation, systems thinking, co-design, and adaptation practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
Working well in complexity: seven foundational patterns
Seven foundational patterns that help teams navigate uncertainty, make sense of change, and support clear decisions in complex environments.
learningforsustainability.net
November 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Many of us work in complex, multi-actor settings. In this new piece I’ve pulled together seven practice patterns that support more constructive collective action. They draw from evaluation, systems thinking, co-design, and adaptation practice. 🧪
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
learningforsustainability.net/post/working...
My new post has some thoughts on COP30, not as a stand-alone event but as one punctuation point in a much wider climate transition. These gatherings still matter, but they will only ever be one part of a much wider shift.
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
COP30 and the patterns of long-term change
Post looking at COP30 through a transition lens, outlining what COPs contribute, where they fall short, and how wider change unfolds.
learningforsustainability.net
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
My new post has some thoughts on COP30, not as a stand-alone event but as one punctuation point in a much wider climate transition. These gatherings still matter, but they will only ever be one part of a much wider shift.
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
learningforsustainability.net/post/cop30/
Making space to reflect and adapt in our work isn’t always easy, yet it feels more important than ever.
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
Reflective and reflexive practice
Overview of reflective practice, its use in professional learning, and how it supports work in sustainability and complex systems.
learningforsustainability.net
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Making space to reflect and adapt in our work isn’t always easy, yet it feels more important than ever.
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
I’ve gathered a few resources to support reflective and reflexive practice in complex, multi-actor settings.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/reflective-p...
Reposted by Will Allen
How can participatory action research address complex challenges?
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
Participatory action research: tackling today’s complex challenges - learningforsustainability.net
Page highlights that participatory action research (PAR) helps create solutions that are both meaningful and sustainable.
learningforsustainability.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
How can participatory action research address complex challenges?
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
Reposted by Will Allen
Rethinking scaling in complex settings: reflections from practice learningforsustainability.net/post/scaling...
Rethinking scale in complex settings: reflections from practice
A post exploring how scaling in complex settings is shifting from replication to supporting systemic and relational change.
learningforsustainability.net
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Rethinking scaling in complex settings: reflections from practice learningforsustainability.net/post/scaling...
Rethinking scaling in complex settings: reflections from practice learningforsustainability.net/post/scaling...
Rethinking scale in complex settings: reflections from practice
A post exploring how scaling in complex settings is shifting from replication to supporting systemic and relational change.
learningforsustainability.net
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Rethinking scaling in complex settings: reflections from practice learningforsustainability.net/post/scaling...
How can participatory action research address complex challenges?
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
Participatory action research: tackling today’s complex challenges - learningforsustainability.net
Page highlights that participatory action research (PAR) helps create solutions that are both meaningful and sustainable.
learningforsustainability.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
How can participatory action research address complex challenges?
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
This LfS post explores collaboration, reflection action and co-design to empower groups for meaningful change.
learningforsustainability.net/post/par-for...
Reposted by Will Allen
Australia has so much clean energy they're literally giving it away. Meanwhile, GOP is in all-out war to stamp out solar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australian households to get free electricity three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, the federal government will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Australia has so much clean energy they're literally giving it away. Meanwhile, GOP is in all-out war to stamp out solar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Looking to use AI for preparation and reflection, not just polished outputs? Check out a short framework: five prompt types, plus a simple structure to keep the human work front and centre.
learningforsustainability.net/post/ai-prom...
learningforsustainability.net/post/ai-prom...
Using AI prompts for shared thinking and reflective practice
Guidance on using AI prompts to support shared thinking, reflection, and preparation, while keeping human judgement and relationships at the centre.
learningforsustainability.net
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Looking to use AI for preparation and reflection, not just polished outputs? Check out a short framework: five prompt types, plus a simple structure to keep the human work front and centre.
learningforsustainability.net/post/ai-prom...
learningforsustainability.net/post/ai-prom...
Reposted by Will Allen
New publication from #TIAH:
🌍Global climate R&D funding is skewed — UK, EU, and US dominate, while Africa and other regions lag behind. Critical areas like industrial decarbonisation and social sciences remain underfunded.
Read the policy brief here: tipconsortium.net/news/new-pub...
#Funding
🌍Global climate R&D funding is skewed — UK, EU, and US dominate, while Africa and other regions lag behind. Critical areas like industrial decarbonisation and social sciences remain underfunded.
Read the policy brief here: tipconsortium.net/news/new-pub...
#Funding
New Publication: Harnessing Public Research Funding for Transformative Climate Innovation in Africa: Insights from Global Trends – Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium
tipconsortium.net
September 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New publication from #TIAH:
🌍Global climate R&D funding is skewed — UK, EU, and US dominate, while Africa and other regions lag behind. Critical areas like industrial decarbonisation and social sciences remain underfunded.
Read the policy brief here: tipconsortium.net/news/new-pub...
#Funding
🌍Global climate R&D funding is skewed — UK, EU, and US dominate, while Africa and other regions lag behind. Critical areas like industrial decarbonisation and social sciences remain underfunded.
Read the policy brief here: tipconsortium.net/news/new-pub...
#Funding
Following #AF2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch – inspiring focus on trust, relationships, and inclusion in how adaptation happens.
I’ve refreshed the Learning for Sustainability page, curating links to frameworks and reflections.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#AdaptationFutures2025
I’ve refreshed the Learning for Sustainability page, curating links to frameworks and reflections.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#AdaptationFutures2025
Climate adaptation: frameworks, practice, and learning - learningforsustainability.net
Explore practical climate adaptation frameworks, MEL, collaboration, and futures thinking. Updated ahead of Adaptation Futures 2025 in Christchurch.
learningforsustainability.net
October 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Following #AF2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch – inspiring focus on trust, relationships, and inclusion in how adaptation happens.
I’ve refreshed the Learning for Sustainability page, curating links to frameworks and reflections.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#AdaptationFutures2025
I’ve refreshed the Learning for Sustainability page, curating links to frameworks and reflections.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#AdaptationFutures2025
Reposted by Will Allen
Running a training scheme for new graduates or managers in the #energy sector? We can offer our #PowerTrader or #TransportPlanner #facilitated workshops as part of your training.
More information on our website: bit.ly/3HoqfdC
Game brochure: tinyurl.com/mvk9ubcv
More information on our website: bit.ly/3HoqfdC
Game brochure: tinyurl.com/mvk9ubcv
October 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Running a training scheme for new graduates or managers in the #energy sector? We can offer our #PowerTrader or #TransportPlanner #facilitated workshops as part of your training.
More information on our website: bit.ly/3HoqfdC
Game brochure: tinyurl.com/mvk9ubcv
More information on our website: bit.ly/3HoqfdC
Game brochure: tinyurl.com/mvk9ubcv
#AF2025 (Adaptation Futures 2025) comes to Ōtautahi Christchurch next week. I’ve refreshed the climate adaptation hub on Learning for Sustainability, bringing together frameworks, MEL, collaboration, and futures resources.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#ClimateAdaptation #MEL
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#ClimateAdaptation #MEL
Climate adaptation: frameworks, practice, and learning - learningforsustainability.net
Explore practical climate adaptation frameworks, MEL, collaboration, and futures thinking. Updated ahead of Adaptation Futures 2025 in Christchurch.
learningforsustainability.net
October 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#AF2025 (Adaptation Futures 2025) comes to Ōtautahi Christchurch next week. I’ve refreshed the climate adaptation hub on Learning for Sustainability, bringing together frameworks, MEL, collaboration, and futures resources.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#ClimateAdaptation #MEL
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/climate-adap...
#ClimateAdaptation #MEL
Reposted by Will Allen
DOUGHNUT 3.0 IS HERE! 🎉
Today, DEAL is launching the latest update of the global Doughnut, now monitoring trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot across the 21st century.
#DoughnutEconomics
Check out the link below to see all the resources and dive in:
Today, DEAL is launching the latest update of the global Doughnut, now monitoring trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot across the 21st century.
#DoughnutEconomics
Check out the link below to see all the resources and dive in:
Doughnut 3.0 is here | DEAL
The Doughnut, updated, now monitors global trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot over the 21st century
doughnuteconomics.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
DOUGHNUT 3.0 IS HERE! 🎉
Today, DEAL is launching the latest update of the global Doughnut, now monitoring trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot across the 21st century.
#DoughnutEconomics
Check out the link below to see all the resources and dive in:
Today, DEAL is launching the latest update of the global Doughnut, now monitoring trends in social shortfall and ecological overshoot across the 21st century.
#DoughnutEconomics
Check out the link below to see all the resources and dive in:
Most climate adaptation plans look good on paper. The real test is whether they work in practice.
I’ve curated a revamped LfS site section with annotated links to key open-access resources on adaptation – frameworks, tools, adaptive management & MEL.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/adaptation/
I’ve curated a revamped LfS site section with annotated links to key open-access resources on adaptation – frameworks, tools, adaptive management & MEL.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/adaptation/
Adaptation: frameworks, practice, and learning - learningforsustainability.net
This section highlights why climate adaptation is no longer optional – and how it can be turned from plans into practice. Climate adaptation is no longer optional. As risks accelerate, societies every...
learningforsustainability.net
September 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Most climate adaptation plans look good on paper. The real test is whether they work in practice.
I’ve curated a revamped LfS site section with annotated links to key open-access resources on adaptation – frameworks, tools, adaptive management & MEL.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/adaptation/
I’ve curated a revamped LfS site section with annotated links to key open-access resources on adaptation – frameworks, tools, adaptive management & MEL.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/adaptation/
Indicators help track change, but often miss what matters.
This LfS page update shares frameworks & examples for designing indicators that are credible, useful & connected to real-world decisions.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/developing-i...
#Evaluation #Sustainability
This LfS page update shares frameworks & examples for designing indicators that are credible, useful & connected to real-world decisions.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/developing-i...
#Evaluation #Sustainability
Developing indicators and metrics - learningforsustainability.net
This page provides guidance and resources for developing indicators that support monitoring, learning, and improved decision-making.
learningforsustainability.net
August 27, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Indicators help track change, but often miss what matters.
This LfS page update shares frameworks & examples for designing indicators that are credible, useful & connected to real-world decisions.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/developing-i...
#Evaluation #Sustainability
This LfS page update shares frameworks & examples for designing indicators that are credible, useful & connected to real-world decisions.
🔗 learningforsustainability.net/developing-i...
#Evaluation #Sustainability
Reposted by Will Allen
🌱 New post: Social learning in action
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
Social learning in action
How creating space for reflection, dialogue, and shared understanding helps groups navigate complexity
medium.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
🌱 New post: Social learning in action
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
Reposted by Will Allen
August 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
🌱 New post: Social learning in action
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
Social learning in action
How creating space for reflection, dialogue, and shared understanding helps groups navigate complexity
medium.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
🌱 New post: Social learning in action
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
When challenges are complex, progress often comes from people learning their way forward together. Reflection, dialogue, and trust make collaboration possible.
🔗 medium.com/@will_allen/...
#SocialLearning #SystemsChange
Reposted by Will Allen
Although more researchers use #AI, its full potential for achieving global sustainability goals #SDGs is largely untapped. An new analysis of 792 peer-reviewed articles finds few combine advanced AI applications with deep #sustainability expertise: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @efesce.bsky.social
Artificial intelligence in sustainable development research - Nature Sustainability
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainability-related scholarly work, such as Sustainable Development Goal research, is growing. An analysis now finds that few studies actually use AI to a...
www.nature.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Although more researchers use #AI, its full potential for achieving global sustainability goals #SDGs is largely untapped. An new analysis of 792 peer-reviewed articles finds few combine advanced AI applications with deep #sustainability expertise: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @efesce.bsky.social