Summary
WFSF is a UNESCO and UN consultative partner and global NGO with members in over 60 countries. We bring together academics, researchers, practitioners, students and futures-focused institutions. WFSF offers a forum for stimulation, exploration and exchange of ideas, visions, and plans for alternative futures, through long-term, big-picture thinking and radical change.
WFSF is a non-profit global NGO governed by a President and Executive Board. We are independent, non-commercial and lead the way in futures research & scholarship.
Source: WFSF Website
Finland Futures Research Centre – Tulevaisuuden tutkimuskeskus – 19/06/2023 (02:00:00)
KEYNOTE SPEECHES:
Sustainability and futures. Moving beyond “The Natural” and “The Artificial” Dr. Erik F. Øverland, President of World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF), Germany
1:02:40 The Transetarian Revolution: The Power of Ageless Futures CEO Rosa Alegria, Perspektiva, Brazil
OnAir Post: World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF)
About
Overview
Founded in Paris in 1973, WFSF is a global network of leading futurists. WFSF membership is transdisciplinary and very diverse. WFSF welcomes scholars, teachers, researchers, foresight practitioners, policy analysts, activists, students and others with a long-range view. Members include women, men and young people from all corners of the globe.
We collaborate with dozens of futures-focused organisations all over the world and invite applications for institutional membership from suitably qualified organisations.
WFSF has a long-standing commitment to truly global futures, meaning openness to creating alternative futures that embrace cultural diversity and individual difference.
WFSF is dedicated to stimulating awareness of the urgent need for long-term thinking in government, policy, civil and educational institutions, to resolve complex local, national, regional and global problems.
To find out more about WFSF you can browse the various sections of our website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and links to Answers:
o Who founded the WFSF and when?
o Who is the current Leadership Team?
o Can anyone become a WFSF Member? How do I join?
o Who were the former Presidents and Secretaries-General?
o Where have previous WFSF Conferences been held?
o Are there any WFSF Conferences coming up that I can attend?
o How do I learn more about futures studies?
o What does our partnership with UNESCO mean?
o What does our partnership with the UN-ECOSOC mean?
o What books are recommended for finding out the basics about futures studies?
o How can I get involved?
Web Links
Videos
In Focus: World Futures Studies Federation
(01:01:27)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this episode of In Focus, we welcome Dr. Erik Øverland, President of WFSF. We will discuss WFSF, its vision, preparations for the 50th Anniversary, the European Journal of Futures Research, and how we can work together to promote Futures literacy.
The new mass media project – Futures Television (https://futurestelevision.com/) – is a futures studies specific channel that will start broadcasting via Roku TV. Roku has a 180 Million subscriber base — a platform to distribute futures related content free of charge to the masses.
WFSF will make available the President, the Executive Board Members, the Director, and the President’s designates to appear in interviews for the magazine, podcast, live stream and the TV channel with the aim of the promotion of the WFSF brand and image worldwide, futures studies methodology, scholarly papers, books, and other related media shows.
Futures Television will work to promote the WFSF and its agenda. They will feature individual and institutional members of the WFSF, promote the WFSF world conferences, public relations efforts, and the WFSF Human Futures Magazine content through a combination of postings, interviews, written copy and supporting programing.
Megacrisis Debate II: Contrasting Futures Paradigms and Resulting Outlooks
(01:15:00)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
Title: Invitation to Mega Crisis II: Contrasting Futures Paradigms and Resulting Outlooks
Description: During the one hour event, each expert will have approximately 10 minutes to present their perspectives, methods, and sources that shape their contrasting outlooks. Following this, there will be 20 minutes for both participants to answer questions by the moderators. The floor will then open for Q & A from the online audience lasting approximately 20 minutes, allowing for further exploration of the topic.
We believe that this meeting will provide a solid foundation for our work as foresight scholars and practitioners.
We cordially invite you to join us and contribute your insights to this crucial discussion. Your perspective will add significant value to the event.
We look forward to your presence, fostering an engaging and enlightening dialogue. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
In Focus: The Future of Tourism
(56:00)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this episode of In Focus, we travel to The Netherlands to talk about the future of tourism. We meet Dr. Ian Yeoman and Prof. Albert Postma. Learn all about the European Tourism Futures Institute at NHL Stenden, discover its famous ETFI scenario model, feature the Journal of Tourism Futures, and sample the book Science Fiction, Disruption and Tourism. That and more! Join us!
Work/Technology 2050: Scenarios and Actions.
(57:25)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this episode of In Focus, we speak with Jerome Glenn from The Millennium Project about the newly released report Work/Technology 2050: Scenarios and Actions. @futee.freetv @millproject @jeromeglenn5706
Bill Halal: Beyond Knowledge, how technology is driving an age of consciousness
(54:40)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this episode of In focus, we speak with Dr. Halal – he is the author of Beyond Knowledge, how technology is driving an age of consciousness. Join us in the book discussion!
International Moon Day w Tom Lombardo
(58:33)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this episode of In Focus, we speak with Tom Lombardo – SciFi extraordinaire – he explains our fascination with the Moon and goes through SciFi history to show how we view the Moon in a variety of ways.
Making Sense of the Future on Futures Television
(55:33)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Rick Szostak will discuss his latest book – Making Sense of the Future. In Focus is a collaboration between the World Futures Studies Federation – WFSF – and Futures Television.
In Focus: Ukraine Scenarios
(01:41:00)
By: FUTEE – FREE TV
In this show, we will discuss some potential outcomes and explore possibilities for the future of Ukraine.
In this show you will hear:
What are scenarios and how can they be used in your foresight exercise?
A full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine… did we see that one coming?
How will the war dynamics affect stakeholders?
What are the implications for intra-Slav and intra-Orthodox relations?
Learn: New scenarios for Ukraine.
My guests are:
Dr. Epaminondas Christophilopoulos – Head of UNESCO Chair on Futures Research, Chief Scientific Advisor, Special Secretariat for Strategic Foresight – Presidency of the Greek Government
Kacper Nosarzewski – Partner 4CF Strategic Foresight
