Many actors can contribute to launching or blocking significant system change. Pelling et al.  highlights power relationships within and among activity spheres that influence the process of transformational adaptation and distribution of risks. In the sustainability transitions literature each set of actors-including those from academia, politics, industry, civil society and households-brings their own resources, capabilities, beliefs, strategies and interests, which affects their interest, objectives, ability to affect the process and their ability to affect others .
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