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 rightsoffuturegenerations.org/the-principles 1.

Looking for a podcast to kick off your week? Try Focused on the Future Podcast'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: uu.nl/en/research/in…

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 app.springcast.fm/17761/002-inve…

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 app.springcast.fm/17761/law

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 app.springcast.fm/17761/communit…

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 | tinyurl.com/ye2yvsew

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

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: app.springcast.fm/17761/governme…

In this first #MemberSpotlight we highlight perspectives on #longtermism from core platform members. Jack Davies — a PhD Candidate working within Centre for Global Challenges — speaks on how 'longtermism' can help formulate change on a global scale. | Read more: tinyurl.com/5em6v9vr

Welcome back everyone! 🌈👏

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: tinyurl.com/mdd5d5vy

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

Johan Schot is next up for our Longtermism Platform #MemberSpotlight. He is a professor of Global History and Sustainability Transitions with Centre for Global Challenges and speaks to how #longtermism will shape our future and how he applies it in his research | Read more: tinyurl.com/5hb4unc8

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 👇👇

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: app.springcast.fm/17761/climate-…

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: tinyurl.com/5397p7z2

On October 19 from 12:00-13:00, Economic and Social History Utrecht University 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: tinyurl.com/3tacm6tc

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: tinyurl.com/mtrpjw8t

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: tinyurl.com/4n7kudvw

IOS #Longtermism Platform member Frank Biermann @frankbiermann.bsky.social 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 Earth System Governance Project.