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Strategic Foresight
Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications hosted by the UN Innovation Network and UN Entities.
Learn about new technologies, be inspired by the application of new approaches to the Sustainable Development Goals, and leverage the work and knowledge of UN innovators to advance your innovative ideas.
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April 22, 2024
UN 2.0 Week - Fostering Global Peace: New Approaches in Conflict Resolution
This discussion spotlights initiatives from DPPA, ACLED, and country-level insights from the RCO in Kenya and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, that leverage data, innovation, and foresight approaches to foster peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and diplomacy.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
April 18, 2024
UN Innovation Update 2024
Explore how 40 Entities are leveraging new approaches and cutting-edge technologies in their work.
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March 1, 2024
UN Advisory Alliance Recent Project Collaborations
Recent business transformation initiatives executed by the UN Advisory Alliance for UN entities
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
December 6, 2023
Harvesting change: Harnessing emerging technologies and innovations for agrifood (Global foresight synthesis report systems transformation)
We find ourselves amidst an era marked by an unprecedented polycrisis, where our agrifood systems grapple with challenges that demand attention. Technology and innovation emerge as powerful tools to transform agrifood systems.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
November 28, 2023
Designing a Youth-centred Journey to the Future - A Youth Foresight Playbook
This tool encourages the safe and meaningful engagement of young people in foresight processes.
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November 27, 2023
Futures Cards To Shape Inclusive Foresight
This gamified learning experience is designed to help participants develop their knowledge and skills in inclusive and participatory foresight.
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October 24, 2023
UN Innovation Update 2023
The UN Innovation Update highlight how 40 UN Entities from across the system are leveraging innovative approaches in their work.
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September 6, 2023
UN 2.0 Policy Brief
The Brief outlines the SG's vision for a modernised UN system with cutting-edge skills and forward-thinking culture.
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August 1, 2023
Mitigating Harm: A Foresight Ethics Guide for Practitioners RBAP Strategic Foresight Network
The Foresight Ethics Guide offers several lines of inquiries on foresight. Its intentionally expansive questions are intended to prompt reflections that can support a group to move towards more justice-led and power-sensitive modes of thinking about, facilitating and responding to the future.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
April 26, 2023
Futures Tool for Intergenerational Equity
The futures tools help develop capabilities which can help advance equitable, just and fair generational relations.
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April 14, 2023
What You Need to Know About Intergenerational Equity - Agenda, Best Practices and Tools
This session provides UN colleagues, particularly those in foresight and policy roles, with crucial updates on Intergenerational Equity in the UN context and beyond, definitions and tools to start thinking and acting on the IGE agenda.
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April 12, 2023
Our Future Pledge - An Agenda for Futures by Youth
This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide on exploring alternative futures, creating your own scenarios, and advocating for greater youth inclusion in foresight
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February 7, 2023
Four Future Scenarios for Three Transformative Results
UNFPA has introduced a structured future-informed approach into its strategic planning, as part of a shared response to the turbulent, uncertain, novel and ambiguous conditions we live in.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
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