Article
Foresight-policy interactions: The role of institutionalisation
This research article explores the institutionalisation of foresight within the German government, examining an underexplored case study that reveals challenges faced by early adopters. It advocates for a cross-departmental foresight unit to enhance policy-making and align governmental practices with long-term governance objectives.
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Report
High-ambition multilateralism for future generations
This G20 policy brief proposes a framework for effective, intergenerationally fair governance. It recommends assessment tools, inclusive dialogues and policy innovations to support long-term governance, in line with the UN Summit of the Future and Brazil’s 2024 G20 objectives.
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Toolkit
The New Curriculum for Anticipatory Innovation Governance
This guidebook was developed through the OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI)’s Project LIMinal in collaboration with SOIF and partners from Lithuania, Italy, and Malta and funded by the European Commission.
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Report
Learning from Collapse
This presentation explores the concept of “collapse” across different systems, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives. It introduces key theories, examines historical patterns and discusses how these insights can be applied as a tool for addressing modern policy challenges.
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Report
Executive Summary: Implementation Handbook
This Executive Summary distills the Implementation Handbook for the UN Declaration on Future Generations, offering practical guidance for national-level champions to integrate intergenerational fairness and long-term governance principles in their national strategies.
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Report
Implementation Handbook for the UN Declaration on Future Generations
The Declaration on Future Generations is a milestone in global governance. Drawing on research and interviews with hundreds of innovators across more than 50 countries, this Implementation Handbook outlines a practical roadmap for national-level champions (policymakers and civil society) to embed intergenerational fairness and long-term governance principles in their national strategies.
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Article
Changing the discourse on migration
This article examines how far-right platforms across Europe frame migration as a central issue, the resulting mimicry by centrist parties and the importance of reframing migration as a public good.
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Toolkit
Summit of the Future Action Package
This toolbox supports diverse objectives, encouraging transformative work aligned with our principles to build a Future Generations movement. It includes advocacy materials and guidelines to enhance your initiatives and impact.
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Report
Promoting national strategy
A report from the UK House of Commons Liaison Committee, informed by insights from SOIF MD Cat Tully as Specialist Adviser, recommends strategic improvements to decision-making by embedding long-term planning and addressing the needs of future generations. Key to this effort have been Liaison Committee Chair Sir Bernard Jenkin, Specialist Adviser Major General Jonathan Shaw, the committee members, and the dedicated team of parliamentary officials.
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Article
Beyond Uncertainty: finding our way to the future
Change is going to happen. The question for the future of business right now is whether we want to be the agents of change, or have change happen to us.
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Report
Making decisions about the UK in the interests of future generations
This multi-year programme is building the infrastructure to connect citizen participation into longterm planning at the national level.
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