We were invited to participate in a ‘disruptive brainstorming conference’ on the future of resilience, organised by the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Happy to be among (what they call) ‘100 visionary thinkers and thought leaders’ from international organizations and non-profit, private and academic/research entities, and looking forward to discuss visions for our common future against the backdrop of resilience.
This gathering was the start of a two year inclusive work process in which the original group and other invitees will continue work on ‘a comprehensive approach to and a long-term outlook on’ building resilience to the adverse effects of climate change. In the words of the organisers, ‘… the Resilience Frontiers Initiative addresses how to maximize our resilience to climate change beyond 2030 by harnessing the potential of new technologies and emerging social trends towards sustainability, and mitigating new associated risks. It consists of a two-year collective intelligence process, which was kick-started by Resilience Frontiers 2019, a brainstorming conference hosted by the Korean Government from 8-12 April, 2019. It uses strategic foresight and deep-dives into the opportunities and challenges of disruptive technologies. It contributes to furthering the exploration of frontier issues launched by the United Nations Chief Executives Board for Coordination.‘. More info on the event is here.
Cover photo: Earth and satellites by ESA
(photo Gaston Meskens)
(photo Resilience Frontiers)
(photo Resilience Frontiers)
(photo Gaston Meskens)
(photo Gaston Meskens)
(photo Gaston Meskens)
(photo Gaston Meskens)
(photo Gaston Meskens)
