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SUMMARY:Shaping Tomorrow: Futures Thinking in Global Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Is a global war imminent? What will the multilateral system look like in 2050?  Are we on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?  Where is global warming headed? What will democracy look like in the future?  How will AI affect our lives in 10 years from now?\nNo-one can predict the future, especially in a world that is increasingly volatile, uncertain and complex but we can think about what the future might look like and translate those insights into possible actions and solutions to address global challenges – in other words, futures thinking.\nThis strategic approach allows us to move beyond traditional approaches that rely on reacting to crises or finding short-term solutions.  It gives us the ability to step back, to imagine multiple possibilities, and to explore how today’s decisions might ripple into tomorrow.\nAt its core, futures thinking is about preparing for uncertainty. It invites us to consider a range of scenarios whether that be renewed cooperation or deepening rivalry, a climate emergency to manage or a green transition unlocking opportunity, an AI revolution that empowers humanity or destabilizes it. By entertaining these possibilities, we become better equipped to help shape outcomes rather than be shaped by them.\nMultilateralism, in particular, stands to gain from this approach.\nThe institutions that underpin global governance were designed in another era, yet they must now respond to challenges that look very different. Futures thinking can help them become more agile, resilient, and inclusive—able to adapt to shifting power, technology, and environmental realities while still serving their core purpose of collective problem-solving.\nWith panelists, Ms Ayaka Suzuki, Director of the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit within the Executive Office of the UN Secretary General; Dr. Azeema Adam, UN Inter-regional Adviser on Strategic Foresight and Systems Thinking; and Sinead Bovell, Futurist and Founder of tech education company, WAYE, the discussion will focus on the following objectives:\n\nProvide an understanding of futures thinking as a strategic approach to finding solutions to global problems.\nExplore how futures thinking can help us navigate uncertainty and complexity in global affairs.\nExamine how futures thinking can help to strengthen multilateralism and international cooperation and make it more adaptive and inclusive.\nAnalyse examples of futures thinking in action in the UN and other contexts.\nExplore the role of individuals and communities in shaping the future.\n\nVisit the Dialogue Gallery ( https://womensinternationalforum.org/dialogue-gallery/ )\n
URL:https://womensinternationalforum.org/events/shaping-tomorrow-futures-thinking-in-global-affairs/
CATEGORIES:Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
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