Transition Citoyenne

What Transition Citoyenne does

Transition Citoyenne (legally Collectif pour une Transition Citoyenne) is a French non-profit coalition founded in 2013 that unites 35 civil society organizations to drive citizen action on ecological transition, social justice, and democratic participation. Headquartered in Paris at 35 rue de l'Aqueduc with a team of 10 employees, the collective operates as a flat member-led network rather than a hierarchical corporation. Its member organizations span diverse verticals including renewable energy (Enercoop, Énergie Partagée), agriculture (Terre de Liens, MIRAMAP, Réseau Cocagne), fair trade (Commerce Équitable France, Artisans du Monde), housing (Habitat Participatif France), mobility (Mobicoop), finance (La Nef), environmental advocacy (Amis de la Terre, FNE), and civic engagement (ATTAC, CAC).

Name

Transition Citoyenne

Legal name

Collectif pour une Transition Citoyenne

Website

https://transition-citoyenne.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The collective runs five flagship tools: La Fête des Possibles (annual celebration events), Mairie-Me (citizen-to-mayor petition platform), Transiscope (directory of local alternatives), Les Lieux de Convergence (network of physical transition hubs), and the Pacte pour la Transition / Pacte Législatives (civic policy campaigns urging elected officials to commit to transition commitments). Revenue derives primarily from citizen donations processed via HelloAsso, with no commercial product pricing or disclosed funding rounds. Marketing and mobilization occur through the transition-citoyenne.org website, email newsletters, the Transiscope directory, and physical events, reflecting a community-led go-to-market model focused on grassroots engagement rather than commercial distribution.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: The collective relies on donations from citizens and supporters, with a donation link provided through HelloAsso platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Transition Citoyenne (legally Collectif pour une Transition Citoyenne) is a coalition of 35 French civil society organizations that coordinates citizen action on ecological transition, social justice, and democracy through campaigns, events, and digital tools. It operates the Fête des Possibles celebration, the Mairie-Me petition platform for engaging local mayors, the Transiscope directory of local alternatives, the Les Lieux de Convergence hub network, and the Pacte pour la Transition civic policy campaign. The collective funds its activities through citizen donations processed via HelloAsso and in-kind support from member organizations.

Product overview

Transition Citoyenne is a coalition platform uniting 35+ French civil society organizations (including ATTAC, Amis de la Terre, Enercoop, Colibris, and others) to drive citizen action on ecology, social justice, and democracy. The organization operates as a distributed network rather than a unified software product, offering several interconnected initiatives: La Fête des Possibles (celebration events for transitions), Mairie-Me (citizen-to-mayor petition tool), Transiscope (local alternatives directory), Les Lieux de Convergence (hub network), and the Pacte pour la Transition (civic policy campaign). These offerings work together as awareness, engagement, and mobilization tools for the citizen transition movement.

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Products and services

• La Fête des Possibles Annual celebration event for French citizens and member organizations that showcases local transition initiatives and alternatives, raising awareness and inspiring collective action on ecological and social issues.
• Mairie-Me Digital petition platform that enables French citizens to interact with and submit demands to their local mayors (mairies) on civic and environmental matters, supporting the Mairie-Me campaign.
• Transiscope Searchable directory platform mapping alternatives and transition initiatives near users' locations, enabling citizens to discover and connect with local ecological, social, and democratic alternatives across France.
• Les Lieux de Convergence Network of physical and digital spaces serving as gathering points where transition actors, citizens, and member organizations can connect, collaborate, and coordinate action, forming an archipelago of transition hubs across France.
• Pacte pour la Transition Civic campaign and policy pact urging local and national French elected officials to commit to specific transition-friendly policy measures, with public archives of candidate and official commitments maintained since 2020.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ATTACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttac France (Association pour la Taxation des Transactions Financières et l'Action Citoyenne) - international network focused on democratic control over financial markets and Tobin tax campaigns. Member organization of the collective.
• Les Amis de la TerrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriends of the Earth France - environmental organization working on climate, biodiversity, and social justice issues. Member organization of the collective.
• AlternatibacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen movement for alternative solutions to climate change, organizing large-scale events and local initiatives. Member organization of the collective.
• Mouvement ColibriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement founded by Pierre Rabhi promoting ecological and citric Sobriety. Member organization of the collective.
• EnercoopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewable energy cooperative providing electricity from 100% renewable sources. Member organization of the collective.
• Terre de LienscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization facilitating access to agricultural land for organic farming through citizen investment. Member organization of the collective.
• Villes et territoires en transitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench network of towns and territories engaged in the Transition Towns movement. Member organization of the collective.
• France Nature Environnement (FNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of environmental associations in France. Member organization of the collective.
• La NefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthical and cooperative bank focused on social and environmental finance. Member organization of the collective.
• CRIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre de Recherche et d'Information pour le Développement - network of development NGOs. Member organization of the collective.
• Commerce Équitable FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench platform for fair trade organizations and businesses. Member organization of the collective.
• Mouvement UtopiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement developing utopian and practical proposals for ecological and social transition. Member organization of the collective.
• MIRAMAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMouvement InterRégional des AMAP - network of Community-Supported Agriculture associations. Member organization of the collective.
• Réseau CocagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of organic gardening enterprises providing employment and training. Member organization of the collective.
• Artisans du MondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFair trade crafts and food products retailer with franchise network. Member organization of the collective.
• Les Petits DébrouillardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and technical education association for youth. Member organization of the collective.
• Réseau des RessourceriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of repair and reuse centers for household objects and electronics. Member organization of the collective.
• MobicoopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative for shared mobility and sustainable transportation. Member organization of the collective.
• Énergie PartagéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting citizen investment in renewable energy projects. Member organization of the collective.
• L'Âge de FairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent newspaper focused on social and environmental issues. Member organization of the collective.
• Bio ConsomacteurscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer association promoting organic and ethical consumption. Member organization of the collective.
• Le Labo de l'ESScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink tank and research center for Social and Solidarity Economy. Member organization of the collective.
• MES (Mouvement des Entreprises de l'Économie Sociale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement representing social economy enterprises in France. Member organization of the collective.
• Mouvement SOLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovement for local complementary currencies and monetary alternatives. Member organization of the collective.
• AITECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation Internationale pour le Travail, les Échanges, le Commerce - international solidarity organization. Member organization of the collective.
• Habitat Participatif FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association promoting participatory housing initiatives. Member organization of the collective.
• CommowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative offering ethical electronics (fair smartphones, equipment rental). Member organization of the collective.
• e-grainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of associations for education and citizen engagement on international solidarity. Member organization of the collective.
• Autour du 1er MaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen movement for social and ecological justice around International Workers' Day. Member organization of the collective.
• On passe à l'actecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform and movement for collective ecological action. Member organization of the collective.
• Tiers-LieuxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of third places, coworking spaces, and collaborative work environments. Member organization of the collective.
• WindcoopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative focused on wind energy and renewable power. Member organization of the collective.
• Archipel Citoyen Osons les Jours HeureuxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen archipelago movement for social and ecological transformation. Member organization of the collective.
• CAC (Collectif des Associations Citoyennes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective defending citizen participation and association rights. Member organization of the collective.
• Faire QuitablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting fair and ethical manufacturing practices. Member organization of the collective.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• France Libertés – Fondation Danielle Mitterrand: French foundation advocating on water, democracy, and ecological transition through citizen mobilization and campaigns. Comparable in combining ecological transition with democratic civic engagement in France.
• Greenpeace France: Major French environmental and civic advocacy organization running campaigns on climate, biodiversity, and democratic engagement. Directly comparable to Transition Citoyenne in mission, French geographic focus, and citizen-mobilization model.
• Fondation pour la Nature et l'Homme: French foundation (formerly Fondation Nicolas Hulot) focused on ecological transition and citizen engagement. Closely comparable in combining environmental advocacy with civic mobilization in France.
• Réseau Action Climat: French coalition of civil-society organizations working on climate policy advocacy. Highly comparable to Transition Citoyenne in operating as a multi-organization coalition coordinating citizen action on ecological transition.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: Major French foundation advocating on housing poverty and social justice, combining citizen mobilization with policy campaigns. Comparable in combining social justice, policy advocacy, and citizen engagement in France.
• Notre Affaire à Tous: French climate-justice collective behind the 'L'Affaire du Siècle' legal action, uniting citizens and NGOs on ecological transition. Comparable in operating as a coalition-driven civic advocacy organization in France.
• L214: French animal-welfare and environmental advocacy organization running public-awareness campaigns and citizen mobilization. Comparable in French focus, advocacy-driven mission, and citizen engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• WWF France: Established French branch of a major global environmental organization. Comparable in mission but operates as a single large organization with broader international reach rather than as a coalition of 35 entities.

Emerging players

• Avaaz: Global civic-activism platform running online petitions and campaigns on ecological and social issues. Comparable in digital petition/mobilization model (similar to Mairie-Me), though operates globally rather than in France specifically.
• Extinction Rebellion France: French branch of a grassroots climate-movement organization focused on non-violent civic disruption and citizen mobilization. Comparable in citizen-led mobilization focus, though with more confrontational tactics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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