The ESRC STEPS Centre came a long way since it was established in 2006. In this introduction, STEPS co-directors Ian Scoones and Andy Stirling reflect on the journey, and identify...

From avian flu and Ebola to the Covid-19 pandemic, STEPS research uncovered the controversies and politics of disease outbreaks and global health.

Responding to climate disruption is sometimes seen as a technical and scientific challenge. But achieving climate justice is about much more, as STEPS work on technology, cultures and social transformations...

Our work on science, technology and innovation suggested how these could be shaped in more democratic ways. Grassroots innovation shows the vital role of relationships, values and shared ideas.

From exposing land grabbing and carbon forestry, to debates about the Anthropocene and ecological crisis, STEPS work explored how people view and interact with the nature(s) around them.

From different pathways for maize farmers in Kenya, to land grabbing and livestock, STEPS research has explored the complex politics of food.

STEPS work on cities has shown how marginalised zones and excluded groups could play a more central role in sustainable urban futures.

To pursue sustainable futures, transformation is needed - not just incremental shifts or policy transitions. We explored what this means in practice, recognising the role of politics, social justice and...

Uncertainty is all around - from climate change and pandemics to financial markets and insurance. But why are some forms of uncertainty often ignored or downplayed, and what difference can...

The story of how STEPS intervened in global debates around visions and plans for sustainability, from Rio+20 to the Sustainable Development Goals.

From Summer Schools to establishing a global consortium - the story of how we shared insights and learned from networks of researchers and practitioners around the world.