First-of-its-kind global analysis of climate risks to cotton production
Cotton is the world’s most widely produced natural fibre, yet by 2040, half of the world’s cotton growing regions could face drastic exposure to climate risks if emissions continue to soar. Even with rapid emissions reduction, we must act now for climate adaptation and resilience, with climate justice at the centre.
In partnership with Acclimatise, two analyses were undertaken as part of the Cotton 2040 initiative’s Planning for Climate Adaptation workstream: The world’s first Global Analysis of Climate Risks to cotton-growing regions, and a detailed Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment of cotton-growing regions in India.
Explore the new findings at the dedicated microsite, including the reports and an interactive Climate Risk Explorer map. We also have an upcoming online event this 14 July, where we will explore with producers and industry actors what these findings mean for their organisations, and what’s needed to respond to the challenge.
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Where next for plant-based innovation?
Despite the increasing enthusiasm around plant-based innovation, much of the current effort and investment is not well aligned to deliver on health, nutrition, equitable distribution and sustainability. How might plant-based innovation help drive a ‘just transition’ of diets in Europe and the US?
This article is part of our Action Sprint, sign up for updates and read more at the Futures Centre live research page.
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Insight
USA and China join battle for Net Zero gold rush
What's been happening in the first months of the Biden-Harris Administration? What’s China been up to during the same time? A new insight article from Forum's Founder Director Jonathon Porritt.
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Podcast
The Futuring Podcast: Climate philanthropy and funding transformative change
Introducing the brand new Futuring Podcast hosted by Forum’s Ivana Gazibara, Director of the Futures Centre.
Listen to the episode
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Marine CoLAB Compass Learning Journey
Apply now for our Marine Compass learning journey! Join a group of like-minded peers for a three-month programme to immerse you in systems approaches to collaborative action and values-based approaches to communications, learnt through years of experimentation at the Marine CoLAB.
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Upcoming info session for the Basecamp Europe Autumn 2021
Applications are now open for our next Basecamp Europe course, kicking off in September 2021 in partnership with DRIFT Transition Academy. This six-month, fully online learning journey is open to changemakers from all sectors who are looking to grow their impact and navigate complex challenges.
Read more and register for the info session
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Have your say: helping to define our future strategy
How can we work together to accelerate transformation toward a just and regenerative future?
Forum is about to embark on the development of a new strategy that will clearly define our role in delivering the change needed by the end of this critical decade - and we want to hear from you.
Collaboration is at the heart of all we do, so we want to engage key stakeholders in our networks to share their thoughts and insights.
To have your say, please complete this 15-minute survey by 21 July.
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We're hiring!
We have a number of exciting roles to fill across our offices in London and Mumbai.
We use Applied as part of our recruitment process. Forum for the Future wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment. We promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion both in our own workplace and through our work with our partners and the wider public. You can also subscribe to Forum for the Future job alerts.
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Reimagining governance myths
Part three in a series of four exploring the future of how we govern and organise. This time, we explore how people think governance happens today, and challenge five commonly-held governance myths.
*If you’re arriving at this blog fresh, you might want to read our first piece on how we organise for change as it provides some context about our governance inquiry.
Co-written by Sean Andrew, Louise Armstrong and Dr Anna Birney.
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In other news
- BusinessGreen: Net Zero Nature: Planetary health and human health. Forum’s CEO, Sally Uren and leading experts from Walgreens Boots Alliance, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Hansen and Ersbøll Agenda discuss the relationship between human health and the state of the planet's climate and natural world.
- Thomson Reuters Foundation: Cotton industry unprepared for climate change threat to crop and farmers. Interview with Forum’s CEO, Sally Uren, on the findings of the global analysis of climate risks to cotton production, published this month (see above).
- BusinessGreen: Cotton, climate, and preventing catastrophe: Why adaptation is urgently needed in supply chains. Charlene Collison, Forum’s Associate Director - Sustainable Value Chains and Livelihoods, takes a look at the implications of climate change for business and the cotton supply chain.
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