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Introduction Governing for the future One world; many cultures, perspectives and identities About this report Part A: Possible Futures Megatrends Demographics Mobility Society Geopolitics Sustainability Health Technology Challenges Society Resources Health Geopolitics Governance Part B: Responsible Futures Looking Back to Look Forward Lessons from Previous Successes Lessons from Failure Shaping Factors: What Makes Change so Hard? 1: Institutions 2: Time 3: Political Engagement and Public Trust 4: Growing Complexity 5: Cultural Biases Part C: Practical Futures: Principles and Recommendations 1: Creative Coalitions C20-C30-C40 CyberEx Fit Cities 2: Innovative, Open and Reinvigorated Institutions Decades, not Days Fit for Purpose Open up Politics Make the Numbers Count Transparent Taxation 3: Revalue the Future Focus Business on the Long Term Discounting Invest in People Measure Long-term Impact 4: Invest in Younger Generations Attack Poverty at its Source A Future for Youth 5: Establish a Common Platform of Understanding Build Shared Global Values What Next? Endnotes Acknowledgements

Our report identifies what these challenges are, explains how progress can be made, and provides practical recommendations. The Commission outlines an agenda for the long term. Our case for action is built in three parts. The first, Possible Futures, identifies the key drivers of change and considers how we may address the challenges that will dominate this century. Next, in Responsible Futures, the Commission draws inspiration from previous examples of where impediments to action have been overcome, and lessons from where progress has been stalled. We then consider the characteristics of our current national and global society that frustrate progress. The final part, Practical Futures, sets out the principles for action and offers illustrative recommendations which show how we can build a sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for all.

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