Because of the multiple sectors, interests and scales that are involved in societal transitions, understanding and creating evidence on transitions requires shifting across system boundaries and finding ways to transcend disciplinary silos. Relevant research includes work within the topic of transformation and transitions . Transformations literature can be split into multiple sub-concepts and requires engagement with multiple schools of thought . Much focus within transformations research is currently related to biodiversity conservation , and transitions work tends towards a focus in urban areas . Though there is also work in both that is more broadly labelled as sustainability transformations or transitions . Furthermore, there is likely to be much relevant literature that does not explicitly label itself as transformations or transitions . For example, we could look to political science theories on policy change  and historical perspectives on social change. Bridging these divides will require a deeper rethinking in the research community to undo power structures that marginalise diverse knowledge .
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