Report
Portugal Future Generations Summit
The Lisbon Future Generations Summit brought together government, civil society, academia, youth representatives and international experts to advance Portugal’s long-term governance and intergenerational fairness agenda. This report captures key discussions, emerging priorities and actionable ideas from the convening, forming the basis of a roadmap for the Portuguese Long-Term Governance Hub.
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Governing for the future: The case for long-term governance in Ireland
This report brings together insights from two national events held in Ireland in early 2026: a policymaker roundtable on sustainable and inclusive wellbeing at Queen’s University Belfast, and a cross-sector workshop on governing for the future at University College Dublin. It provides recommendations for policymakers, civil society, academia and civic leaders.
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Article
Why long-term national strategy is critical for British democracy
A new civil society op-ed makes the case for long-term national strategy in the UK, highlighting growing cross-sector momentum for reform. It explores how a Parliamentary Committee for the Future could strengthen democratic decision-making and embed long-term thinking in government.
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EU Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness
This European Commission Strategy advances intergenerational fairness as a core principle of EU policymaking. Built on fair policymaking, opportunities, and places, it aligns foresight, youth participation, and long-term governance to ensure today’s decisions create equitable outcomes for present and future generations.
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Pro-Democracy Political Coalitions for 2076
This report from Democracy 2076 explores emerging political realignments in the United States through futures thinking. It introduces a framework of political spectra and five scenarios, helping practitioners understand long-term shifts, identify new coalitions, and plan for democratic renewal amid rapid social and ideological change.
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A Perfect Storm
“Is Wales doing enough to co-ordinate action and engage communities in adapting our infrastructure to a changing climate?” Commissioned by the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW), this flagship report analyses Wales’ readiness for climate adaptation. It brings together research by SOIF and Arup, highlighting recommendations for more participatory, community-centred approaches to resilient infrastructure planning.
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Toolkit
Engaging Diverse Communities in Climate Adaptation Conversations
This toolkit, developed by SOIF for the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NCIW), provides flexible methods to support communities in hosting meaningful conversations on climate adaptation. Designed for planners, civil society, and local organisers, it helps inspire inclusive, future-focussed dialogue on resilient infrastructure.
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One Year in Practice: Stories of Global Action for Future Generations
One year since its launch, the updated Implementation Handbook for the Declaration on Future Generations takes stock of progress and lessons learnt. It highlights innovations, showcases global action, and sets out next steps as Member States prepare for the 2028 review.
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An extract from Playing with Time
Outside Time and Space: Earth, Fire, and Water. A Preface: Introducing Core Elements – an homage to Terry Pratchett, the preface introduces the Weaver, Jester, Gardener, and Sailor to guide the reader through the complexities of foresight & transformation.
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A manifesto for building hopeful futures
This manifesto has been woven from the words and exchanges in conversations from the past decade across the NGFP, Pioneer and Pledge, Alumni, IGF, judges, advisers, and many other different networks of the SOIF community, people who lean in and support and show up.
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Interview
SDGs 2030
This podcast explores how futures thinking can help deliver on the SDGs as 2030 approaches. SOIF MD Cat Tully joins Annmarie Hylton to discuss embedding long-term thinking in governance, investment and policy. Key insights include strengthening collective frameworks, using the Declaration on Future Generations as a foundation for policymaking and raising ambition for a post-2030 agenda.
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Implementation Handbook for the UN Declaration on Future Generations
The Declaration on Future Generations is a milestone in global governance. Drawing on research and interviews with hundreds of innovators across more than 50 countries, this Implementation Handbook outlines a practical roadmap for national-level champions (policymakers and civil society) to embed intergenerational fairness and long-term governance principles in their national strategies.
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