Mobilising private sector action on climate and health

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Mobilising private sector action on climate and health

The climate crisis is also a health crisis and requires systemic, interlinked action by the private sector, governments and civil society. That’s why Forum for the Future has joined forces with leading healthcare businesses Bupa, Haleon, Reckitt and Walgreens Boots Alliance in the Climate and Health Coalition. Together, we will mobilise and equip the private sector to play a key role in accelerating the integrated transformation of our health and climate systems, towards outcomes that deliver benefits for both people and planet.

Join our event at Climate Week NYC on 21 September, to explore our latest guidance for corporate action with a particular focus on the healthcare, food, tech and infrastructure sectors. Register for the event.

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What's next for regenerative agriculture in the US?

As regenerative approaches in the United States gain momentum, how do we ensure that the transition to a regenerative food and agriculture system supports equitable economic prosperity while allowing people and the planet to flourish long term? Forum’s Technical Lead, Mary McCarthy, reflects on insights from the Growing our Future community’s latest report in two commentary pieces: What’s next for regenerative agriculture in the US? and Can collaborations influence the way change-makers feel, think, act and partner?

Join us for a webinar on 18 August to explore how new ways of thinking and working can enable the rewiring of the US food system toward a more restorative and resilient future.

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Insights on the Forum blog...

Is there a just and regenerative future post-Roe? The US Supreme Court's recent overturning of Roe v Wade represents a significant threat to what’s urgently needed: a future that is socially just, as well as ecologically sound.

In a must-read piece, Forum’s Associate Director of Global Development, Priya Kvam, explores the issue as a systemic challenge and outlines four key lessons learned in the sustainability movement that can help us now. Read more.

What does climate adaptation look like in resilient cities? The sixth IPCC report’s summary for policymakers noted that current climate adaptation approaches are nowhere near where they need to be. How can systems change and futures approaches be used to bring about transformative adaptation?

Forum’s Principal Sustainability Strategist Yamini Srivastava and Ashali Bhandari, Senior Urban Planner, Transitions Research, share key reflections from South Asia. Read more.

The Futures Centre: Sensemaking and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Southeast Asia

As an international organisation with people from diverse backgrounds, Forum is constantly working to understand the cultural nuances around EDI across the various geographies we operate in. Forum's Futures Fellow, Sangam Paudel, explores how these issues have been surfacing in the Southeast Asian context and in our projects in the region.

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Would you like to build your confidence in bringing a systemic approach to facilitate transformational change? If so, the School invites you to join one of its online Spark learning programmes, running October to November. Applications close on Friday 2 September.

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Events

19-21 September, Virtual
Economist Impact Future of Energy Week

Join 4,000 policymakers, energy experts, business leaders and scientists to explore how a fast, widespread energy transition will keep global warming in check while meeting Asia’s energy needs. Examine the implications of these changes with other business leaders at Future of Energy Week. Register here.

22 September, Virtual
Shaping a sustainable future for palm and other edible fats and oils in turbulent times

Forum, as convenor of the Edible Fats and Oils collaboration, invites you to join this online event to explore how to build a just, regenerative and low carbon future for edible fats and oils in a time of multiple global challenges. Register here.

28-29 September, London
Net Zero Festival

The Net Zero Festival will bring together some of the world's foremost thinkers on what it takes to accelerate and expand the net zero transition. Forum’s CEO, Dr Sally Uren, will join the session 'Fighting Talk: The battle for Net Zero and how to deliver a Just Transition', and Forum’s Associate Director, James Payne will be hosting a workshop on the Business Transformation Compass. Register here.

3-6 October, Virtual and London
Economist Impact: Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP27

The Economist’s Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP27 conference is set to bring together wide-ranging experts to review the promises made at COP26 and how businesses can begin to adapt as the climate crisis intensifies. Forum’s CEO, Dr Sally Uren, will chair a session exploring the fashion sector and the potential for circularity.

In other news

Intergenerational Foundation: Becoming good ancestors. In this opinion piece, Forum’s co-founder, Jonathon Porritt, shares what it takes for today's generation to become better ancestors.
Triple Pundit: Global sustainability community comes through for Ukraine. Forum's CEO Dr Sally Uren spoke at the Sustainability for Ukraine webinar joined by three panellists, Leslie Johnston, CEO of Laudes Foundation, Mar Soro, Director of Advocacy at Bupa, and Daze Aghaji FRSA, climate activist to explore the roles of business, civil society and governments in building a more equitable and sustainable world.

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