Our vision is a decade of bold action to fully decarbonise the global economic system and lock away carbon from the atmosphere by recarbonising our depleted soils and ecosystems. The radical changes this brings are managed so that the benefits come to every community, including those currently dependent on fossil fuel industries. The result is a rapid and just transition to a ‘carbon positive’ economy that limits global warming to 1.5°C and provides clean energy, mobility and meaningful livelihoods.
In the next three years we aim to:
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Jonathon Porritt, Co-Founder of Forum for the Future, has been invited by Will Gardiner, the CEO of Drax Group, to convene a High Level Panel of independent experts to conduct an inquiry into Bioenergy, Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). Read more
A national initiative to ensure the needs and voices of those most impacted by climate change in the US are at the forefront of goal-setting, planning, and solutions development — while also challenging, and accelerating the process of addressing, the systemic inequalities that got us here in the first place. Read more
The climate crisis is also a health crisis and requires systemic, interlinked action by the private sector, governments and civil society. Explore how the private sector can accelerate the integrated transformation of health and climate systems, delivering benefits for both people and planet. Read more
In partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Forum sets out a working definition of what it means for a business to be ‘just and regenerative’ and provides practical guidance on how to get there. The report, ‘A Compass for Just and Regenerative Business’, launched in November 2021, and provides a ‘Business Transformation Compass’ to support you in navigating change - and putting theory into practice. Read more
Harnessing the power of investors and buyers to ensure the scaling of the RE sector is ecologically safe, rights-respecting, and socially just. Read more
Working with two communities to demonstrate how the long-term benefits of the transition to a net-zero economy can be felt by everyone. Read more
Bringing together climate mitigation-focused civil society organisations in India, to build resilience and increase collective impact through a participatory programme of futures and systems thinking. Read more
Find out about the <2°C Futures Scenarios, created to help business navigate climate impacts and make more informed decisions. Read more