While our primary focus remains on project implementation and methodology, it's crucial to underscore that the TRANSFORMER project has the potential to significantly advance our understanding of green European transition. Our unique emphasis on regions as Transition Super-Labs and our interdisciplinary approach rooted in sustainability transition studies are poised to contribute innovative solutions for decarbonization. By assessing transition needs and potentials using the QRAFT framework and conducting case studies, we aim to provide valuable insights into the role of regions in achieving the Green European Transition. In the future, regions wishing to implement the TSL methodology will be able to use the Roadmap blueprint, the knowledge hub and the toolkit to develop their own TSL.
Long-term implementation, realization, execution, and experimentation of pilot use cases, which are not addressed within TRANSFORMER, are crucial for driving the continued adoption and success of TSLs. However, by conducting research and analysis and preparing the groundwork for future projects and initiatives, we can help demonstrate the full potential of TSLs. Our assessments, data collection, and methodology development are essential steps towards informing future research and demonstration efforts. These insights can serve as a foundation for more additional pilot use cases (portfolio approach) to enable the simultaneous transformation of multiple socio-technical regimes and practical demonstrations, paving the way for the broader adoption and success of the TSL approach in the future. Moreover, our research and analysis will provide evidence and insights that can be instrumental in shaping future projects, policies, and strategies related to decarbonization and the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
