Autumn update from the WFC!

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting, TV Series

Dear friends,

With autumn in full swing, we are delighted to provide you with more encouraging updates on the path to a sustainable future. Check out our recent activities in this month’s newsletter – and don’t forget to browse our brand new annual report!

With best wishes from London and Hamburg,

Jakob von Uexkull (Founder),
Alexandra Wandel (Director) and
Stefan Schurig (Member Management Board)

Responding to the UN Sustainable Development Goals


Almost exactly one year ago, world leaders committed to an ambitious global agenda to transform our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with the overarching goal to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development. Check out how our ‘best policies’ respond to the integrated nature of the SDGs on our new dedicated page.

World’s educational leaders to learn from the Maryland model


From 12-14 October, Annapolis will become home to environmental educational experts from around the world, as we are hosting a workshop exploring the positive impacts of the state’s Environmental Literacy Standards. Read more.

Habitat III: The upcoming UN Cities Summit is as important as the Paris Climate Conference – but will it deliver?


Stefan Schurig and Filippo Boselli about expectations on a conference that only takes place every 20 years. Read more.

Policy Solutions for a Sustainable Future: The World Future Council



Click the image above to watch our brand new video showcasing the impact of our work over the last 10 years.
News
The year in review: Annual Report 2016
We’re often asked how we are able to reach and work with policy-makers. The answer is trust, as our integrated approach has given the WFC a unique convening power. Check out our Annual Report 2016 to find out more about our work!
Annual Report 2016
3D street art highlights global call for disarmament
From October 1-3, a 3D street painting of a nuclear missile being fired from the ground was unveiled next to the German Parliament. ‘At the Nuclear Abyss’ served as a graphic reminder that there are more than 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world, 1800 of them able to be launched within minutes.
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Study Tour: Driving up regional cooperation for Renewables in the European Union
Renewable Energy - Regional Cooperation Study Tour
Click to watch a full video of the study tour.
„Renewable Energy can be a tool to bring back Union to Europe”. This is the conclusion of 13 regional policy-makers from 7 EU countries, who travelled from Denmark via Germany and the Netherlands to Belgium with us to study what regional cooperation means and how it can support boosting renewable energy in Europe. After visiting inspiring projects across the North Sea region, the delegation met with Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission in Brussels to share their learnings with those decision-makers, who are currently developing the new legislation for the energy market in the EU.
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Update: Marshall Islands’ nuclear disarmament cases at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
On 5 October, the ICJ dismissed the Marshall Islands’ nuclear disarmament cases without considering the merits after it narrowly upheld the objection of the UK, India and Pakistan that there was no dispute, and therefore the ICJ does not have jurisdiction to hear the case on the merits. World Future Councillor, David Krieger, noted “With the lawsuits, the Marshall Islands challenged the nuclear-armed states to show good faith in meeting the universal legal obligation to pursue and conclude negotiations on complete nuclear disarmament.”
Upcoming Events
Habitat III Conference | Quito, Ecuador

On Thursday 20th October, we are organizing an official Habitat III side event exploring the synergies and overlaps between inclusiveness, accessibility and the concept of the Regenerative City. Read more
Future of Cities Forum 2016 | Tianjin, China

Our Future of Cities Forum will take place in Tianjin, China from 21-22 October 2016. The event is organized in partnership with UN Habitat and the Beijing Jiaotong University. Read more