Foresight activities and work on the future
Climate change, an ageing population and technological development are transforming Finland and changing its outlook for the future. Many other social, technological, economic, environmental and political changes are also affecting our operating environment.
Finland needs to prepare for the future and the uncertainty it brings. The Government’s foresight activities aim to support decision-making by creating a shared understanding of the changes that lie ahead. Cooperation and wide-ranging participation are integral to the Government’s work on the future.
Foresight is not about predicting the future – it is about exploring different possible paths for future development and identifying the opportunities and challenges they might present.
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Government Report on the Future
During each electoral term, the Government submits to Parliament a Report on the Future, which aims to identify issues that will require particular attention with regard to decision-making.
Ministries’ joint foresight activities
Foresight activities are carried out in several ministries, and all ministries are involved in the ministries’ joint foresight working group.
Foresight networks
The National Foresight Network brings together Finnish foresight data producers. The Government Foresight Group supports the Government’s work on the future and the activities of the National Foresight Network.
EU-wide Foresight Network
The EU-wide Foresight Network brings together competence and foresight expertise from all Member States and the European Commission.