summit of the futurelatest news & developments
The UN has clearly recognised the urgent need to reform or face the prospect of its own demise.

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on

Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises

5 min read
The required reforms appear straightforward but enacting them is a formidable task because the obstacles are not technical, but political. File: Photo

UN Summit for the Future stresses intergenerational responsibility and accountability to upcoming generations

The tools and methodologies of foresight and futures thinking, as well as anticipatory governance approaches, can assist decision-makers develop resilient long-term policies and strategies in a way that is flexible to adapt to changes

5 min read