Intergenerational Foresight: An Approach for Long-Term Responsibility in Governance

Intergenerational foresight is about making better decisions today by thinking seriously about the long-term. Drawing on insights from experts around the world, this handbook demonstrates that credible leadership means taking responsibility for the future, rather than treating it as distant or abstract.

It sets out practical principles, tools and real-world examples to help leaders spot risks, opportunities and trade-offs across generations, and build long-term thinking into policy, strategy and governance.

As the world grows more uncertain and some decisions become harder to reverse, the ability to think and act across generations will matter more than ever. This handbook shows how.