A global network to champion long-term action to protect the interests and rights of future generations.
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The ImPACT Coalition for Future Generations tackles a critical issue in global governance: the lack of long-term thinking that safeguards the interests and rights of future generations.
Today’s policies often prioritize short-term gains, leaving tomorrow’s challenges unaddressed, especially in marginalized and vulnerable communities. Future generations risk inheriting a world unprepared for climate change, economic volatility, and resource scarcity unless we shift our approach.
This coalition exists to change that trajectory by integrating strategic foresight and intergenerational equity into global frameworks, ensuring that policies today are sustainable, inclusive, and geared toward resilience. By fostering collaboration, we’re amplifying young voices and creating actionable pathways to secure a thriving, equitable future for all.
What We Do
The Impact Coalition is a dynamic umbrella network that serves as a global docking station for partnerships committed to sustainable governance.
Our journey began with key discussions at the Future Generations Forum in Cardiff and the Nairobi Civil Society Conference, where stakeholders from around the world came together to develop a shared vision.Our work spans across multiple initiatives to drive long-term change:
Collaborative Ecosystem
We serve as a docking station for future generations, uniting various global coalitions and networks dedicated to long-term sustainability, particularly from the Global South. By fostering collaboration between alliances across multilateral, regional, and national levels, we amplify collective efforts and broaden impact.
Strategic Action & Campaigns
The coalition actively incubates joint initiatives and campaigns to integrate future generations’ needs into governance structures. We align national and global processes to promote intergenerational equity, supporting marginalized communities and ensuring they aren’t left behind in the pursuit of sustainable development.
Monitoring Commitments
We track and hold accountable the commitments made in the UN Pact for the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations. By ensuring these commitments translate into measurable actions, we bridge the gap between policy promises and tangible outcomes.
Advocacy & Best Practices
Through events at key forums and an online platform, we mobilize our networks to advocate for sustainable governance, share best practices, and delivery of the Pact for the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations. This initiative highlights how global frameworks, like the SDGs and the Paris Agreement, are essential tools for a future that benefits all generations.
Capacity Building in the Global South
We work to provide resources and tools to member states, particularly from the Global South, to embed long term thinking and strategic foresight into their national plans. By supporting intergenerational dialogues and facilitating knowledge exchange, we ensure that governance structures are future-ready and inclusive.
Why it Matters
The ImPACT Coalition is essential because the stakes for future generations have never been higher. Three out of four people will call Africa or Asia home, predominantly in countries now that are disproportionately affected by climate change, economic challenges, and political instability.
It’s vital to consider the long term trajectories within national and global governance, adopting models and tools that help evaluate policy choices and consider the needs of future generations and value equity, accountability, and sustainability. This work is especially critical for young countries in the Global South where 50-80% are under 30 today and where most future generations will reside, and the combination of rapid population growth and overwhelming debt burdens amplify the need for long term thinking and strategic foresight.
Ensuring that young people have a seat at decision-making tables not only bridges the generational gap but also fosters a culture of collaboration and trust. The future depends on our ability to think beyond immediate interests and implement systems that champion the well-being of all generations.
Our Impact
The Impact Coalition for Future Generations has already made its mark.
We’ve developed key policy briefs and best practices for global stakeholders, influencing critical discussions at forums such as the Summit of the Future. Our emphasis on strategic foresight has led to the adoption of actionable frameworks in numerous national policies.
By also focusing on capacity-building initiatives, we’re equipping government bodies and local organizations with the tools needed to integrate future-generation priorities into sustainable development processes.
Get Involved
The ImPACT Coalition invites changemakers, organizations, and global leaders to join us in building a future that honors the needs of all generations.
Participate in our town halls, collaborate on capacity-building programs, or contribute to our online platform for shared best practices.