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 | tinyurl.com/yfmyac7e
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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.
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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: tinyurl.com/4n7kudvw
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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: tinyurl.com/mtrpjw8t
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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: tinyurl.com/3tacm6tc
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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: tinyurl.com/5397p7z2
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Focused on the Future Podcast retweeted
@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 👇👇
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: tinyurl.com/5hb4unc8
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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: app.springcast.fm/17761/clim…
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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: tinyurl.com/5hb4unc8
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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!
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
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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: tinyurl.com/mdd5d5vy
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Welcome back everyone! 🌈👏
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: tinyurl.com/5em6v9vr
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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: app.springcast.fm/17761/gove…
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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
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: bit.ly/3KtZxD8
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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 | tinyurl.com/ye2yvsew
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Focused on the Future Podcast retweeted
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.or… 1.
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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 app.springcast.fm/17761/comm…
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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 app.springcast.fm/17761/law
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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 app.springcast.fm/17761/002-…
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Focused on the Future Podcast retweeted
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: uu.nl/en/research/institutio…
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