Focused on the Future Podcast

A podcast inviting scientists & stakeholders to talk about long-term thinking | Part of UU's Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) + #Longtermism Platform.

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Utrecht Univeristy's Longtermism & Institutional Change Platform introduces "Focused on the Future" — A podcast that brings people together across disciplines to discuss long-term thinking and strategies to create a better future for generations to come | https://t.co/fHtecQyCNG

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IOS #Longtermism Platform member @FHBBiermann is attending the 2023 Radboud Conference on Earth System Governance #ESG2023. To learn more about Earth System Governance and it's connection to long-term thinking, check out the @ESG_Project.

[Yixian SUN @yixiansun]

Very fruitful discussions on the promise and pitfalls of implementing the SDGs during today's panel organized by @ESG_SDG at #ESG2023 in Nijmegen. Thanks to all the presenters! Please join our hybrid taskforce meeting on Friday 11-13 CEST!

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In our final Longtermism Platform #MemberSpotlight, we introduce Frank Biermann, professor with @UUCopernicus and a leading scholar of global institutions and organizations in the sustainability domain. | Read more: https://t.co/iyuIlgUqY7

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Rianka Rijnhout is next up for our Longtermism Platform #MemberSpotlight. She is professor of Institutions, Conflict Resolution and Private Law at Utrecht University and explores how sustainable conflict-resolution needs to be future-focused | Read more: https://t.co/FOPOukuNcB

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On October 19 from 12:00-13:00, @ESH_UU will be hosting a research seminar with Anne McCants, Professor of History at MIT, discussing her paper 'Institutions as Capital: towards a growth theory suitable for economic history.' Register and learn more here: https://t.co/XcJI6YAiZ9

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Rak Kim is a researcher with @UUCopernicus working at the intersection of global environmental governance and international environmental law. In this #MemberSpotlight he outlines how 'longtermism' can be woven into the fabric of institutions | Read more: https://t.co/AKCOK1sX5r

[DeepTransitionsLab @DTransitions2]

@Johan_Schot on longtermism and radical change. "I call this change ‘Deep Transition’ because it is about changing many areas of life — how we move, how we stay warm, how we heat our houses, eat, get water, maintain our health, and preserve peace in the world." Read more 👇👇

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Thank you to everyone who came out to our seminar with @UUCopernicus on embedding #longterm perspectives, led by UU Professors Rak Kim, Herman Kasper Gilissen and Kim Cohen. To hear more, check out their episode on the #FocusedontheFuture podcast here: https://t.co/O7jRohKqIo

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Johan Schot is next up for our Longtermism Platform #MemberSpotlight. He is a professor of Global History and Sustainability Transitions with @UUGlobe and speaks to how #longtermism will shape our future and how he applies it in his research | Read more: https://t.co/tp7CwLZUha

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Reminder🔔 Join us today from 12:00-13:00 for the seminar on #longterm perspectives with @UUCopernicus. We look forward seeing you there!

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Join us on September 11 from 12:00-13:00 for a seminar with @UUCopernicus on embedding #longterm perspectives, drawing insights from law, geography and governance | https://t.co/9dEbaQoATA

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Our next #MemberSpotlight features Elaine Mak, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance (@UUREBO) at #UU. She speaks on equipping rule-of-law institutions to act for the #longterm, focusing particularly on ecological sustainability. Read more: https://t.co/hdsZUPenbS

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Welcome back everyone! 🌈👏

[Eric Roeske @EricRoeske]

Het academisch en hogeschooljaar is weer begonnen ❣️
@UniUtrecht @HU_Utrecht

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In this first #MemberSpotlight we highlight perspectives on #longtermism from core platform members. Jack Davies — a PhD Candidate working within @UUGlobe — speaks on how 'longtermism' can help formulate change on a global scale. | Read more: https://t.co/QPXPKcS3G9

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Episode 5 of #FocusedontheFuture is out! Here, researchers explore how changes to production and consumption patterns can ensure ecological sustainability. 🍃 How do we balance the long term effects with our short term actions? To listen, visit: https://t.co/HTXNeQi1Z4

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Want to engage further in learning about earth system governance? Check out this innovative course developed by Longtermism Platform member @RakhyunKim coming up this Fall. #MemberSpotlight

[Earth System Governance Project @ESG_Project]

Don’t miss this open access Global Governance of the Earth System course developed by @RakhyunKim. Starting in September, it will offer an overview of contemporary trends in future Earth System Governance research for students and scholars.

Register here: https://t.co/yffoosdIol

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Join us on September 11 from 12:00-13:00 for a seminar with @UUCopernicus on embedding #longterm perspectives, drawing insights from law, geography and governance | https://t.co/9dEbaQoATA

[Andrew Forde @DrAndrewForde]

The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations frames how we consider the impact of public policies today on future generations.

It is a fascinating piece of work for further consideration in developing future binding treaties
https://t.co/rXZauJJ0xw

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The fourth episode of #FocusedontheFuture explores #communities🫂 Taking a interdisciplinary and bottom-up approach, scholars come together and look into the role of communities in impacting societal change for the #longterm benefit 🌆 To listen, visit https://t.co/tVHOh8saO9

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In episode 3 of #FocusedontheFuture, legal scholars explore the role of law in preventing and protecting the world against the impacts of climate change👩‍⚖️ How can the law ensure a sustainable and liveable world for future generations?💡To listen, visit https://t.co/1oGhm7qZFZ

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In the second episode of #FocusedontheFuture, we focus #investing for system change 💵 Thinkers from across disciplines come together to discuss how investments can positively impact #longterm global challenges. To listen, visit https://t.co/FM0QtdhX9c

[Mara Yerkes @mara_yerkes]

Looking for a podcast to kick off your week? Try @UUFuturePod's new podcast series on 'long-termism'. I had the chance to take part in an episode on the importance of communities for the future. Curious? All episodes (including ours) can be found here: https://t.co/ftAcrInGpM