Future Impacts | Foresight Consultancy & Research
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🫧 We support companies and institutions in anticipating and shaping the #future.
🧩 Our values: sustainability, diversity, inclusion. And fun at work.
Find more Info about us here: https://future-impacts.de
🧩 Our values: sustainability, diversity, inclusion. And fun at work.
Find more Info about us here: https://future-impacts.de
Am Samstag gehen die Mädchen in den Wald und jagen Sachen in die Luft by Fiona Sironic
This book is a dystopian novel about growing up at the end of the world and imagines a planet on the brink of ecological collapse. Climate change has turned everyday life into survival, children have become rare.
This book is a dystopian novel about growing up at the end of the world and imagines a planet on the brink of ecological collapse. Climate change has turned everyday life into survival, children have become rare.
December 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Am Samstag gehen die Mädchen in den Wald und jagen Sachen in die Luft by Fiona Sironic
This book is a dystopian novel about growing up at the end of the world and imagines a planet on the brink of ecological collapse. Climate change has turned everyday life into survival, children have become rare.
This book is a dystopian novel about growing up at the end of the world and imagines a planet on the brink of ecological collapse. Climate change has turned everyday life into survival, children have become rare.
NEW REPORT: CLIMATE ACTION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION OF 2035 🌍
Over the last year, the European Climate Foundation and Future Impacts hosted a series of forward-looking conversations with over 240 experts from across Europe. These discussions explored the future of EU enlargement and its implications
Over the last year, the European Climate Foundation and Future Impacts hosted a series of forward-looking conversations with over 240 experts from across Europe. These discussions explored the future of EU enlargement and its implications
December 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NEW REPORT: CLIMATE ACTION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION OF 2035 🌍
Over the last year, the European Climate Foundation and Future Impacts hosted a series of forward-looking conversations with over 240 experts from across Europe. These discussions explored the future of EU enlargement and its implications
Over the last year, the European Climate Foundation and Future Impacts hosted a series of forward-looking conversations with over 240 experts from across Europe. These discussions explored the future of EU enlargement and its implications
MAPPING FORESIGHT ACROSS THE EU-ANSA
The EU Agencies Network for Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) Futures Cluster published a paper on the evolution of foresight across the Network of EU agencies, a period marked by geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, political volatility, and technological advances in AI.
The EU Agencies Network for Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) Futures Cluster published a paper on the evolution of foresight across the Network of EU agencies, a period marked by geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, political volatility, and technological advances in AI.
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
MAPPING FORESIGHT ACROSS THE EU-ANSA
The EU Agencies Network for Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) Futures Cluster published a paper on the evolution of foresight across the Network of EU agencies, a period marked by geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, political volatility, and technological advances in AI.
The EU Agencies Network for Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) Futures Cluster published a paper on the evolution of foresight across the Network of EU agencies, a period marked by geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, political volatility, and technological advances in AI.
SHAPING FUTURE-ORIENTED POLICYMAKING THROUGH FORESIGHT
Jess recently joined the 5th Mutual Learning Event of the Eye of Europe project in Chișinău. The event brought together foresight experts and R&I policymakers to exchange ideas on how foresight can help shape more future-oriented policymaking
Jess recently joined the 5th Mutual Learning Event of the Eye of Europe project in Chișinău. The event brought together foresight experts and R&I policymakers to exchange ideas on how foresight can help shape more future-oriented policymaking
November 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
SHAPING FUTURE-ORIENTED POLICYMAKING THROUGH FORESIGHT
Jess recently joined the 5th Mutual Learning Event of the Eye of Europe project in Chișinău. The event brought together foresight experts and R&I policymakers to exchange ideas on how foresight can help shape more future-oriented policymaking
Jess recently joined the 5th Mutual Learning Event of the Eye of Europe project in Chișinău. The event brought together foresight experts and R&I policymakers to exchange ideas on how foresight can help shape more future-oriented policymaking
SEA OF TRANQUILITY BY EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL
‘Sea of Tranquility’ by Emily St. John Mandel spans roughly five centuries. The story begins in 1912 and reaches all the way to the year 2401, moving from early-twentieth-century Canada to future moon colonies and quiet experiments in time travel.
‘Sea of Tranquility’ by Emily St. John Mandel spans roughly five centuries. The story begins in 1912 and reaches all the way to the year 2401, moving from early-twentieth-century Canada to future moon colonies and quiet experiments in time travel.
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
SEA OF TRANQUILITY BY EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL
‘Sea of Tranquility’ by Emily St. John Mandel spans roughly five centuries. The story begins in 1912 and reaches all the way to the year 2401, moving from early-twentieth-century Canada to future moon colonies and quiet experiments in time travel.
‘Sea of Tranquility’ by Emily St. John Mandel spans roughly five centuries. The story begins in 1912 and reaches all the way to the year 2401, moving from early-twentieth-century Canada to future moon colonies and quiet experiments in time travel.
👋 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, MORITZ VON STETTEN!
@moritzvon.bsky.social studied in Heidelberg and Manchester before earning his Ph.D. in Cologne. He has conducted research at international collaborative research centers and taught at several universities.
@moritzvon.bsky.social studied in Heidelberg and Manchester before earning his Ph.D. in Cologne. He has conducted research at international collaborative research centers and taught at several universities.
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
👋 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, MORITZ VON STETTEN!
@moritzvon.bsky.social studied in Heidelberg and Manchester before earning his Ph.D. in Cologne. He has conducted research at international collaborative research centers and taught at several universities.
@moritzvon.bsky.social studied in Heidelberg and Manchester before earning his Ph.D. in Cologne. He has conducted research at international collaborative research centers and taught at several universities.
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🌍 Between 15-17 Oct, @internationalidea.bsky.social & BIRN Albania hosted “The Future of Democracy in the Western Balkans” foresight workshop in Albania, marking our renewed focus on the region. We explored possible scenarios for #democracy through 2040 and the key factors that may shape its future.
October 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
🌍 Between 15-17 Oct, @internationalidea.bsky.social & BIRN Albania hosted “The Future of Democracy in the Western Balkans” foresight workshop in Albania, marking our renewed focus on the region. We explored possible scenarios for #democracy through 2040 and the key factors that may shape its future.
🔮 FORESIGHT
👀 Foresight
• A structured way of looking ahead.
• Uses various methods.
• Helps prepare for change.
🚫 Not fortune-telling
• Foresight doesn’t claim to know the future.
• It helps us explore different possible futures.
👀 Foresight
• A structured way of looking ahead.
• Uses various methods.
• Helps prepare for change.
🚫 Not fortune-telling
• Foresight doesn’t claim to know the future.
• It helps us explore different possible futures.
October 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🔮 FORESIGHT
👀 Foresight
• A structured way of looking ahead.
• Uses various methods.
• Helps prepare for change.
🚫 Not fortune-telling
• Foresight doesn’t claim to know the future.
• It helps us explore different possible futures.
👀 Foresight
• A structured way of looking ahead.
• Uses various methods.
• Helps prepare for change.
🚫 Not fortune-telling
• Foresight doesn’t claim to know the future.
• It helps us explore different possible futures.
Foresight Guide on Future Issues and Trends in Gender Equality by EIGE
The European Institute for Gender Equality recently published a foresight guide on future issues and trends in gender equality.
The European Institute for Gender Equality recently published a foresight guide on future issues and trends in gender equality.
October 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Foresight Guide on Future Issues and Trends in Gender Equality by EIGE
The European Institute for Gender Equality recently published a foresight guide on future issues and trends in gender equality.
The European Institute for Gender Equality recently published a foresight guide on future issues and trends in gender equality.
FUTURES THINKING AND DESIGN: HOW TO CREATE THE FUTURE
Recently, Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Besser mit Design” (‘Better with Design’) by wahnsinn design to discuss with Alexander Hachmann about what it means to actively shape the future rather than simply predict it.
Recently, Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Besser mit Design” (‘Better with Design’) by wahnsinn design to discuss with Alexander Hachmann about what it means to actively shape the future rather than simply predict it.
September 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
FUTURES THINKING AND DESIGN: HOW TO CREATE THE FUTURE
Recently, Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Besser mit Design” (‘Better with Design’) by wahnsinn design to discuss with Alexander Hachmann about what it means to actively shape the future rather than simply predict it.
Recently, Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Besser mit Design” (‘Better with Design’) by wahnsinn design to discuss with Alexander Hachmann about what it means to actively shape the future rather than simply predict it.
EARTHSEED BY OCTAVIA E. BUTLER
‘Parable of the Sower’ (1993) is set in a 2020s America ravaged by climate disaster, economic inequality, and state failure. At its center is Lauren Olamina, who creates a new belief system, Earthseed.
‘Parable of the Sower’ (1993) is set in a 2020s America ravaged by climate disaster, economic inequality, and state failure. At its center is Lauren Olamina, who creates a new belief system, Earthseed.
August 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
EARTHSEED BY OCTAVIA E. BUTLER
‘Parable of the Sower’ (1993) is set in a 2020s America ravaged by climate disaster, economic inequality, and state failure. At its center is Lauren Olamina, who creates a new belief system, Earthseed.
‘Parable of the Sower’ (1993) is set in a 2020s America ravaged by climate disaster, economic inequality, and state failure. At its center is Lauren Olamina, who creates a new belief system, Earthseed.
🔮 FUTURE vs. FUTURES
⏳ Future
* Think of it as one path forward.
* Often seen as predictable or inevitable.
🌍 Futures
* There’s not just one future, but many possibilities.
* Emphasizes uncertainty, choice, and human agency.
⏳ Future
* Think of it as one path forward.
* Often seen as predictable or inevitable.
🌍 Futures
* There’s not just one future, but many possibilities.
* Emphasizes uncertainty, choice, and human agency.
August 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🔮 FUTURE vs. FUTURES
⏳ Future
* Think of it as one path forward.
* Often seen as predictable or inevitable.
🌍 Futures
* There’s not just one future, but many possibilities.
* Emphasizes uncertainty, choice, and human agency.
⏳ Future
* Think of it as one path forward.
* Often seen as predictable or inevitable.
🌍 Futures
* There’s not just one future, but many possibilities.
* Emphasizes uncertainty, choice, and human agency.
WILD DARK SHORE BY CHARLOTTE MCCONAGHY
This novel imagines the near future of our climate-changed world. Set on the fictional Shearwater Island, the story unfolds in the shadow of environmental collapse, as rising seas threaten to swallow the last refuge of the Salt family.
This novel imagines the near future of our climate-changed world. Set on the fictional Shearwater Island, the story unfolds in the shadow of environmental collapse, as rising seas threaten to swallow the last refuge of the Salt family.
August 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
WILD DARK SHORE BY CHARLOTTE MCCONAGHY
This novel imagines the near future of our climate-changed world. Set on the fictional Shearwater Island, the story unfolds in the shadow of environmental collapse, as rising seas threaten to swallow the last refuge of the Salt family.
This novel imagines the near future of our climate-changed world. Set on the fictional Shearwater Island, the story unfolds in the shadow of environmental collapse, as rising seas threaten to swallow the last refuge of the Salt family.
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF GENDER EQUALITY IN EUROPE
A few weeks ago, Clara and Cornelia from our team co-hosted an online workshop representing the German Node of the Millennium Project.
A few weeks ago, Clara and Cornelia from our team co-hosted an online workshop representing the German Node of the Millennium Project.
August 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF GENDER EQUALITY IN EUROPE
A few weeks ago, Clara and Cornelia from our team co-hosted an online workshop representing the German Node of the Millennium Project.
A few weeks ago, Clara and Cornelia from our team co-hosted an online workshop representing the German Node of the Millennium Project.
CLIMATE FUTURES + EU ENLARGEMENT
We recently hosted a workshop in the Belgian town of La Hulpe at the European Climate Foundation Partners Retreat. There, we discussed how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035.
We recently hosted a workshop in the Belgian town of La Hulpe at the European Climate Foundation Partners Retreat. There, we discussed how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035.
EU Enlargement & Climate Action - European Climate Foundation
europeanclimate.org
July 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
CLIMATE FUTURES + EU ENLARGEMENT
We recently hosted a workshop in the Belgian town of La Hulpe at the European Climate Foundation Partners Retreat. There, we discussed how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035.
We recently hosted a workshop in the Belgian town of La Hulpe at the European Climate Foundation Partners Retreat. There, we discussed how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035.
New project: STRATOS - on foresight for civil protection - exploring how foresight can support resilient systems in the face of simultaneous crises.
With @tu-braunschweig.de and funded by the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance.
#StrategicForesight #CivilProtection
With @tu-braunschweig.de and funded by the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance.
#StrategicForesight #CivilProtection
July 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
New project: STRATOS - on foresight for civil protection - exploring how foresight can support resilient systems in the face of simultaneous crises.
With @tu-braunschweig.de and funded by the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance.
#StrategicForesight #CivilProtection
With @tu-braunschweig.de and funded by the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance.
#StrategicForesight #CivilProtection
Planning for safer futures: We supported EU-OSHA in running a foresight game on occupational safety and health and the circular economy. Serious play for serious change - designed to help stakeholders think ahead, connect policy dots, and prepare for what's next.
#Foresight #OSH #FutureThinking
#Foresight #OSH #FutureThinking
July 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Planning for safer futures: We supported EU-OSHA in running a foresight game on occupational safety and health and the circular economy. Serious play for serious change - designed to help stakeholders think ahead, connect policy dots, and prepare for what's next.
#Foresight #OSH #FutureThinking
#Foresight #OSH #FutureThinking
CLIMATE FUTURES + EU ENLARGEMENT
Last month’s campfire session in Skopje brought together stakeholders to discuss how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035. This forward-looking conversation was part of our ongoing foresight work with the European Climate Foundation.
Last month’s campfire session in Skopje brought together stakeholders to discuss how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035. This forward-looking conversation was part of our ongoing foresight work with the European Climate Foundation.
June 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
CLIMATE FUTURES + EU ENLARGEMENT
Last month’s campfire session in Skopje brought together stakeholders to discuss how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035. This forward-looking conversation was part of our ongoing foresight work with the European Climate Foundation.
Last month’s campfire session in Skopje brought together stakeholders to discuss how EU enlargement could shape climate action by 2035. This forward-looking conversation was part of our ongoing foresight work with the European Climate Foundation.
HOW TO SHAPE THE FUTURE IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY
Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Jetzt erst recht“ (“Now more than ever”) by impulse Medien GmbH to talk with Nikolaus Förster about how to navigate and actively shape the future in times of uncertainty -
Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Jetzt erst recht“ (“Now more than ever”) by impulse Medien GmbH to talk with Nikolaus Förster about how to navigate and actively shape the future in times of uncertainty -
June 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
HOW TO SHAPE THE FUTURE IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY
Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Jetzt erst recht“ (“Now more than ever”) by impulse Medien GmbH to talk with Nikolaus Förster about how to navigate and actively shape the future in times of uncertainty -
Cornelia from our team joined the German podcast “Jetzt erst recht“ (“Now more than ever”) by impulse Medien GmbH to talk with Nikolaus Förster about how to navigate and actively shape the future in times of uncertainty -
ANTICIPATING AGI: STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FOR GLOBAL POLICYMAKING
The governance of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is rapidly becoming one of the most critical challenges of our time. Jerome Glenn, CEO of The Millennium Project, has just contributed to a new UN report on AGI governance,
The governance of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is rapidly becoming one of the most critical challenges of our time. Jerome Glenn, CEO of The Millennium Project, has just contributed to a new UN report on AGI governance,
June 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ANTICIPATING AGI: STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FOR GLOBAL POLICYMAKING
The governance of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is rapidly becoming one of the most critical challenges of our time. Jerome Glenn, CEO of The Millennium Project, has just contributed to a new UN report on AGI governance,
The governance of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is rapidly becoming one of the most critical challenges of our time. Jerome Glenn, CEO of The Millennium Project, has just contributed to a new UN report on AGI governance,
FUTURES BOOK TIP: CLOUD ATLAS BY DAVID MITCHELL
What we read: ‘Cloud Atlas’ by David Mitchell is a brilliant, ambitious novel - a story within a story within a story (times six) - that explores how lives echo across time and how even the smallest actions can ripple into the future.
What we read: ‘Cloud Atlas’ by David Mitchell is a brilliant, ambitious novel - a story within a story within a story (times six) - that explores how lives echo across time and how even the smallest actions can ripple into the future.
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
FUTURES BOOK TIP: CLOUD ATLAS BY DAVID MITCHELL
What we read: ‘Cloud Atlas’ by David Mitchell is a brilliant, ambitious novel - a story within a story within a story (times six) - that explores how lives echo across time and how even the smallest actions can ripple into the future.
What we read: ‘Cloud Atlas’ by David Mitchell is a brilliant, ambitious novel - a story within a story within a story (times six) - that explores how lives echo across time and how even the smallest actions can ripple into the future.
EU DIGITAL AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY: NEW SCENARIO OUT NOW
How might corporate power shape the digital future of Europe’s agriculture and forestry sectors?
How might corporate power shape the digital future of Europe’s agriculture and forestry sectors?
June 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
EU DIGITAL AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY: NEW SCENARIO OUT NOW
How might corporate power shape the digital future of Europe’s agriculture and forestry sectors?
How might corporate power shape the digital future of Europe’s agriculture and forestry sectors?
🌀 Circular Economy: now in English!
The circular economy holds great potential - from climate action to new jobs and value chains. But with 220+ definitions in use, interpretations differ widely.
The circular economy holds great potential - from climate action to new jobs and value chains. But with 220+ definitions in use, interpretations differ widely.
May 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🌀 Circular Economy: now in English!
The circular economy holds great potential - from climate action to new jobs and value chains. But with 220+ definitions in use, interpretations differ widely.
The circular economy holds great potential - from climate action to new jobs and value chains. But with 220+ definitions in use, interpretations differ widely.
For the ongoing EU Horizon Project 4Growth’s Foresight Module, we’ve developed a set of scenarios exploring how digitalisation could shape the future of EU agriculture & forestry. The blog post sheds light on the second scenario “The Fractured Continent”: 4growth-project.eu/forecasting-...
Rethinking Europe’s Uneven Digital Agriculture and Forestry Landscape
The 4Growth Foresight Module, developed by foresight experts Future Impacts, continues to provide expansive and structured pictures of the future of how digitalisation may evolve in European agricultu...
4growth-project.eu
May 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
For the ongoing EU Horizon Project 4Growth’s Foresight Module, we’ve developed a set of scenarios exploring how digitalisation could shape the future of EU agriculture & forestry. The blog post sheds light on the second scenario “The Fractured Continent”: 4growth-project.eu/forecasting-...
5 June 2025, 15:00–16:30 CET -
Join us for a free, interactive online workshop on the future of gender equality in Europe, from a feminist & intersectional perspective. Open to all! Hosted by Foresight Europe Network & the German Node of the Millennium Project. events.humanitix.com/exploring-th...
Join us for a free, interactive online workshop on the future of gender equality in Europe, from a feminist & intersectional perspective. Open to all! Hosted by Foresight Europe Network & the German Node of the Millennium Project. events.humanitix.com/exploring-th...
Exploring the Future of Gender Equality in Europe
Join us for a free, 1.5-hour online workshop on the future of gender equality in Europe. All genders are welcome, and no expertise is required.
events.humanitix.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
5 June 2025, 15:00–16:30 CET -
Join us for a free, interactive online workshop on the future of gender equality in Europe, from a feminist & intersectional perspective. Open to all! Hosted by Foresight Europe Network & the German Node of the Millennium Project. events.humanitix.com/exploring-th...
Join us for a free, interactive online workshop on the future of gender equality in Europe, from a feminist & intersectional perspective. Open to all! Hosted by Foresight Europe Network & the German Node of the Millennium Project. events.humanitix.com/exploring-th...