“We did not observe clear positive progress that improved sustainability and justice; rather, there were ongoing indications of worsening inequality – as other studies have begun to confirm,” says lead author Michele-Lee Moore. And all of this [pandemic] has come to bring us back.”According to the study, this was one of several impacts change agents faced during the pandemic. This shows the challenging nature of preparing for transformative change. Despite the uncertainties, questioning and reflecting on their own work in this way might be a positive outcome that strengthens change agents’ work longer term, according to the study. While change agents expressed exhaustion from the many impacts and uncertainties, the study also documents the numerous strategies and efforts change agents continued to make during these difficult times.