Part I. The dynamics of transitions : a socio-technical perspective / Frank W. Geels and Johan Schot -- Part II. Towards a better understanding of transitions and their governance : a systemic and reflexive approach / Jan Rotmans and Derk Loorbach -- Part III. Understanding transitions from a...

It's not surprising if you feel uneasy right now. In fact, it would be strange if you didn't. The world has become a very turbulent place and it feels like we're in a state of permanent crises. We are living on the cusp of a new era, in which everything that we took for granted is being called...

Dealing with uncertain risks is an important challenge. Uncertain risks need to be sharply distinguished from traditional, simple risks which can be calculated by means of statistics. Arguably current governance of uncertain risks tends to erode into organized irresponsibility, i.e., society's...

pt. 1. Introduction and conclusion -- pt. 2. Science and precaution in regulatory decision-making -- pt. 3. Regulatory practice : pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology and climate change -- pt. 4. Role of courts -- pt. 5. Role of stakeholders.

1. Researching policy-oriented foresight in action -- 2. First impressions of foresight practice -- 3. Dealing with policy -- 4. Practising the scenario matrix -- 5. Dealing with prospective uncertainty -- 6. The past, the present and the future -- 7. Reflection on action.