Newsletter #41
territorial future thoughts by spatialforesight
In November 2024, we put out three blog posts on territorial futures. Two of them look at how we understand proximity and social economy in Europe and how this could help us develop in a sustainable way. One of them is about the big risks we're likely to face in the future.
Anticipating the future: Major risk clusters. To strengthen resilience and cohesion, we need proactive and anticipatory policy approaches to future risks, i.e. possible undesirable effects associated with an event. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Proximity economy in Europe: Building local resilience for a sustainable future. The proximity economy can help local areas to become more resilient, sustainable and inclusive, with a focus on functional areas. However, approaches vary across Europe. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Social economy in Europe: New frontiers for a sustainable future. The social economy is an integral part of Europe's socio-economic fabric, contributing to economic stability and social well-being. However, definitions vary across the EU. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)In the pipeline
In December, we will end the year with blog posts on imagining desirable futures and shifting global perspectives.
