2020 to 2021: From turbulence to transformation?

2020 was anticipated as the dawn of a ‘decade of delivery’ in which the much-hyped ambition of the sustainability sector would translate into meaningful action at scale and pace.
 
There’s a stark and daunting contrast in what we had hoped for this year and how things actually turned out. As the curtain falls on one of the most turbulent years of our lives, Forum’s Chief Executive, Dr Sally Uren, reflects on three key lessons learnt and what will be required from each of us next year to help create a just and regenerative future.
There’s no doubt further uncertainty lies ahead. As the social, climate and biodiversity crises intensify and as 2021 begins to unfold, we’re inviting all of you to share your insights on how the world is changing – and what it might mean – through Forum’s Futures Centre. Why not get involved and help shape how we could collectively respond to key global challenges?
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Events
GreenBiz 21
9-11 February, 2021
GreenBiz 21

The invitation-only GreenBiz 21 online event (9-11 February) is the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders, with three days of inspiring sessions and unique networking opportunities. We'll be there speaking about our work on regenerative agriculture and sharing the trajectories forward from the COVID crisis.
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2-4 February, 2021
edie Sustainability Leaders Forum

The virtual edie Sustainability Leaders Forum 2021 (2-4 February) will connect sustainable business leaders, government representatives, investors and NGOs around a common goal: to solve the climate crisis. James Payne, Associate Director, Transformational Strategies will be joining the Forum as a speaker.
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The stories you've loved this year
Growing our Future
Report
Growing our Future: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in the US

As part of creating an agricultural system that is fit for the future, regenerative agriculture practices have the potential to create more resilient supply chains, restore soil health and enable farmers and businesses to thrive. 
Covid dress rehearsal
Article
COVID-19: a dress rehearsal for the climate emergency?

In March 2020, Forum's CEO Dr Sally Uren, reflected on how the world's emerging response to COVID-19 might also help with the climate emergency.
Community-led futures
Insight
Community-led futures is a radical act

On the Futures Centre, James Goodman explores the power of using different futures tools and methods to inquire into the world and how it is changing, and how this process enables us to take a little more control over the future.
Stories of change
Resource
How does change happen?

From the civil rights movement to the emergence of rock 'n' roll, the 'Stories of Change' series uses historic examples of where - and how - change has happened. What can we learn - and how can we use this to design systemic action in response to today's challenges?
As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to say a huge thank you from all at Forum for your support and engagement over the last 12 months.

Wishing you a restful and restorative break ahead of what we hope will be a truly transformative 2021. 
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