This policy brief outlines the EU’s progress in embedding intergenerational fairness into governance and policymaking. It highlights key achievements, strategic opportunities and five core recommendations to advance long-term resilience, participation and accountability.

This report examines the implementation of the Declaration on Future Generations (DFG) in Africa, showcasing latest developments and governance innovations. Africa is leading the way in long-term governance. As part of the DFG Dialogue Series, it explores strategies to embed intergenerational fairness in policymaking, aligning with Agenda 2063 and strengthening Africa’s leadership in global governance.

This report explores Finland’s long-term governance approach, highlighting its globally recognised foresight ecosystem and institutional trust. Developed as part of a European pilot to implement the UN Declaration on Future Generations, it examines strategies to bridge the still existing ‘impact gap’ between foresight and decision-making. Supported by SOIF and funded by the European Climate Foundation.

This article examines the implications of the UN Summit of the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations for global governance. It explores how embedding long-term thinking and intergenerational fairness into governance processes can shape better futures. The article emphasises the importance of translating these principles into actionable steps to address global challenges. This article was originally published in the Women Who Future(s) special edition of Compass magazine by the APF.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.