UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus)

Strategic foresight on sustainable-development trends across UN DESA's work.

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At a glance

Type: Intergovernmental foresight units
Parent organisation: UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
Based in: New York, United States
Futures focus: Dedicated futures unit or programme
Regions covered: global
Languages: EN
Latest dated output seen: 2025-02

What it works on

DevelopmentGovernance and policy

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Recent outputs

New Future Focus review spotlights UN DESA's foresight 2025

Official website: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/more-from-undesa/february-2025/new-future-focus-review-spotlights-un-desas-foresight

Organisations doing similar work

UN Global PulseNew York, United States UNDP Strategic Foresight Network / Futures NetworkNew York, United States IDB foresightWashington, DC, United States NATO ACT Strategic Foresight Branch (Strategic Foresight Analysis)Norfolk, United States UN Futures Lab (Executive Office of the Secretary-General)New York, United States Frontex Strategic Risk AnalysisWarsaw, Poland

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Questions about UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus)

What is UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus)?

Strategic foresight on sustainable-development trends across UN DESA's work.

Where is UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus) based?

UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus) is based in New York, United States.

What does UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus) focus on?

Its futures work covers development, governance and policy. Typical outputs include horizon scanning, outlooks and reports.

Which organisations do similar work to UN DESA Foresight (Future Focus)?

Organisations doing similar work include UN Global Pulse, UNDP Strategic Foresight Network / Futures Network, IDB foresight. The 311 Institute advises boards and leadership teams worldwide on emerging technologies, megatrends and the future of their industries.

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