Net Zero as a milestone, not destination
Talk around the 'race to zero’ is only getting louder as COP26 comes closer – but are Net Zero approaches really enough given the environmental and social challenges we face?
On 16 November, Forum will launch a new report exploring the next wave of sustainability: ‘just and regenerative’. We’re set to define what this means for business, why it matters and how to get there.
In advance of the launch, Forum’s Associate Director – Transformational Strategies, James Payne, and Global Programmes Director, Caroline Ashley, outline three reasons reasons why we should now all be setting our sights on a truly 'just and regenerative' future, and why this will unlock the transformation we need.
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Protein Challenge Southeast Asia: Call to Action out now
People, planet, and protein. The production and consumption of protein sits at the nexus of multiple sustainability issues in the Southeast Asia region, with critical implications for human health and livelihoods, biodiversity protection and how we solve for climate change. What are the requirements for evolving the protein system towards one that is just and regenerative?
At a recent webinar, our team shared a Case for Action report, setting out requirements for evolving the protein system in Southeast Asia towards one that is just and regenerative in its outcomes and crucially, fit for the future. This report raises important questions about the effectiveness of current interventions in sustainable protein, and the critical role of financial actors in driving a truly future-fit protein system.
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Signal of change
Google and YouTube cracking down on misinformation
Google and YouTube are removing vaccine disinformation and demonetising content denying climate change. This move brings to light several questions surrounding the impact tech giants like Alphabet can have on society, democracy and public discourse.
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Insight
Reimagining post-COVID cities: a gendered approach
Post COVID-19 visions have prioritised resilient infrastructure, local governance, even green futures but are largely devoid of ways to make cities better places for women. How can urban planners implement a gender-sensitive recovery to ensure women have equal access to cities?
Ashali Bhandari from Transitions Research joins us on the Futures Centre to explore how Indian cities can reimagine equitable urban systems.
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Applying regenerative practice to systems beyond place
Putting living systems back in the equation isn’t easy work, but it is possible, and deeply rewarding. Where might we start? Laura Winn, Forum's Head of School of System Change, offers three sets of practices that can support a regenerative outlook, even when working with systems that seem disconnected with place.
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Basecamp 2022
Are you serious about innovation for transformational change in a 1.5ºC world and keen to learn new ways of thinking to get to grips with complex sustainability challenges?
If so, start your systems change learning journey with one of Forum’s 2022 Basecamp programmes.
Register your interest today
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Nature and climate: our single existential crisis
October’s first phase of the UN Biodiversity Conference put a spotlight on the urgent need to conserve, restore and sustainably manage the world’s biodiversity and ecosystems – but its goals continue to be largely overshadowed by the COP26 Climate Summit.
It's clear that we are not yet recognising the deep, intricate connections between nature and climate, which in turns undermines our ability to solve for either of these challenges in the long term.
Forum’s Dhaval Negandhi, and Chief Development Officer, Jane Lawton, explore the critical shifts needed if we’re to look at nature and climate as the single existential crisis it truly is.
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Civil society and climate action in India: collaborating to build resilience
Supported by the MacArthur Foundation, Forum has been facilitating a participatory process for climate action civil society organisations (CSOs) working on climate action in India. This aims to use futures and systems change approaches to build the resilience of the sector and amplify its collective impact.
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We're hiring!
We have a number of exciting roles to fill in our London office:
• Global Financial Controller. Application closing 1 November.
• Principal Strategist. Application closing 15 November.
We use Applied as part of our recruitment process as Forum 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 job alerts.
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11 November, 30 November, 14 December
Creating a climate-resilient cotton sector
Building on the first-ever global analysis of the impacts of climate change on cotton production, the Cotton 2040 initiative is hosting three virtual roundtable events for organisations from across the cotton sector.
Apply to participate
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10 November
‘Just and Regenerative’ Business: the What, Why and How
Forum’s Chief Executive, Dr Sally Uren, will join Social Venture Circle and the American Sustainable Business Council on 10 November at 1pm ET for a discussion on the opportunity for businesses to put ‘just and regenerative’ approaches at the heart of how they operate.
Register here
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