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“ …the future is not what it used to be.”  Paul Valéry’s (1988): 192 Philosophers, theologians, and scientists have pondered humanity’s destiny for centuries. Yet futurism or futurology – the systematic study of possible futures using scientific and analytical methods – only truly emerged under the geopolitical pressures of the Cold War. The constant military…

Click here to visualize the original newsletter What is the added value of a Commissioner on Intergenerational Fairness? On October 1st, the Network of Institutions and Leaders for Future Generations (NIFG) had the opportunity to meet Commissioner Micallef and his team to discuss the evolving Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness. The delegation represented EU member-state experts,…

On October 1st, the Network of Institutions and Leaders for Future Generations (NIFG) had the opportunity to meet Commissioner Micallef and his team to discuss the evolving Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness. The delegation represented EU member-state experts, who shared their experience regarding the most efficient methods to foster long-term governance. The discussion explored the unique…

The European Commission’s intergenerational strategy is a new initiative designed to ensure that the decisions made today do not harm future generations and foster stronger solidarity between people of all ages. In 2025 the strategy is still in a consultative and co-creation phase, led by the Joint Research center (JRC) of the European Commission. The…

Salesian reflections from the UN High-Level Political Forum 2025 From 14 to 19 July 2025, Don Bosco’s delegation, representing Salesian Missions at the UN, Don Bosco International (DBI), and the Salesian Youth Ministry department, attended the United Nations High-Level Political Forum – HLPF 2025 in New York. This year’s Forum, held under the theme “Advancing sustainable,…

Click here to visualise the newsletter! Intergenerational fairness strategy – the co-creation process In 2025 full attention is on the European Commission and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) as they are leading the development of the EU’s first-ever Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness through a collaborative co-creation process. This interactive online process involves over 100 civil…

The future isn’t something that just happens—it’s shaped by the decisions we make today. That’s why having a robust methodology to screen policies for future-proofing is crucial. The EU Intergenerational Fairness Strategy is now seeking your input on this important issue. Following internal discussions within the institutions, the strategy officially launched on February 20th, opening…

Click here to visualise the newsletter! 2025 is off to a great start for Future Generations! The year 2025 has barely begun and it is already full of events for the Future Generations coalition! A delegation from the Future Generation Initiative had the opportunity to meet the cabinet of Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational…

On January 16, 2025, representatives from the Future Generations Initiative, including JESC, The Good Lobby, CRIN, GCE, and YouthProAktiv, had the opportunity to meet with the Cabinet of Commissioner Mr. Micallef. The meeting was highly productive, with Intergenerational Fairness recognized as a flagship issue within the Commissioner’s portfolio. The Cabinet expressed a strong willingness to…

The World Future Policy Award stands as a global beacon of inspiration, celebrating outstanding policy solutions that benefit both current and future generations. By spotlighting exemplary laws and policies, the award drives global awareness and accelerates policy action toward a shared vision. Unlike other prizes that focus on individuals, this premier international award honours transformative…