Future of Sustainability 2020: Has the disruption from COVID-19 accelerated the transition to a sustainable future, or made it more challenging?

This Forum for the Future

Future of Sustainability 2020: Has the disruption from COVID-19 accelerated the transition to a sustainable future, or made it more challenging?

This Forum for the Future webinar took place on 22 July 2020. We are in the midst of a historic moment that will shape society for decades to come. The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating impact – both in terms of lives lost and economic disruption. The region’s informal, cash-based economies are particularly vulnerable. At Forum for the Future we believe this may also be a moment to re-imagine how we rebuild our economies.

We are therefore calling for business, governments, civil society and communities to seize this moment in helping to deliver a more just, sustainable and resilient world. Drawing on research and insights we gather annually to understand what is next for the fields of sustainability, impact investing and philanthropy, we will share a suite of futures trajectories we have been developing which help us understand possible ways forward as change-makers. We believe only one of these trajectories, which we are calling 'Transform', has the potential to create the just, resilient and sustainable systems we need. It is based on a mindset that recognizes the interdependent nature of the challenges we face today. The session included reflections from inspiring change-makers who are already driving towards this 'Transform' trajectory – aiming to shift our political, economic and social systems so that they work together in service of human and planetary health, justice and economic resilience. If there is ever a time to drive this transformative change, it is now.

The "Adventures of Donny Rico" series exposes Chevron's controversial tactics in the Amazon, highlighting alleged environmental destruction and its RICO action against Ecuadorian plaintiffs. Watch

The "Adventures of Donny Rico" series exposes Chevron's controversial tactics in the Amazon, highlighting alleged environmental destruction and its RICO action against Ecuadorian plaintiffs. Watch the full series here.

Chevron's case relies on Alberto Guerra, a disgraced former judge paid substantially for his claim that plaintiffs bribed a trial judge. Despite Guerra's admitted corruption, removal from the bench, and lack of evidence, his testimony was credited. This raises serious concerns about Chevron's efforts to undermine justice. Read more on the Eye On the Amazon.

These actions threaten civil society's ability to hold corporations accountable. Groups urge investigation. Learn more and take action at chevrontoxico.com.

The younger generation, dubbed 'GenClimate,' is spearheading the climate change agenda. With the most to lose or gain, they are driving media and public attention towards achieving carbon

The younger generation, dubbed 'GenClimate,' is spearheading the climate change agenda. With the most to lose or gain, they are driving media and public attention towards achieving carbon neutrality.

Angus Mackay, Director of UNITAR’s Division for Planet, leads efforts to align environmental activities with Agenda 2030. UNITAR focuses on skills development and assessments, helping countries address critical environmental challenges—including climate change, waste management, and biodiversity—for sustainable development.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring together diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace Mo speaks with Ann E Burg, a

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring together diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace Mo speaks with Ann E Burg, a celebrated author known for compelling historical novels for young readers, about her newly published novel "Force of Nature—A Novel of Rachel Carson" which opens a new door for readers to experience the life of Carson, a well-known environmental pioneer in the US, by reading her field notes and Ann's innovative writing.



Erica Valdez discusses the American fossil fuel divestment movement, highlighting the work of younger generations. She has a conversation with Aly Horton, another student taking the initiative to promote the fossil fuel divestment movement on their campus at Northern Arizona University.



In the Resilience Corner, Tamara Staton speaks on mastering the banjo and how this uniquely relates to addressing climate change. Finally, Peterson Toscano has a Good News story regarding South Africa's energy supply.



For full show notes, including links to guests and a transcript, visit www.cclusa.org/radio .

Guillaume de Morsier, a Swiss architect and urban designer at Kunik de Morsier, develops a radical approach to ecological urban transformation, blending secular traditions with innovative future

Guillaume de Morsier, a Swiss architect and urban designer at Kunik de Morsier, develops a radical approach to ecological urban transformation, blending secular traditions with innovative future ideas.

His intervention was the fourth part of "The Architecture of Transition" conference, which explored how our built environment shapes sustainable futures. Imagination, precision, and agency are vital traits for creative design in this context.

Find other interventions [here](https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDxTalks/search?query=braillard). This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx [here](https://www.ted.com/tedx).