Explore how Swedish actors apply strategic foresight in practice

The future cannot be predicted – but it can be explored. Across Sweden, organisations use strategic foresight to identify opportunities, assess risks, to make informed, resilient decisions for tomorrow. Here are some inspiring examples.

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Scania: driving the future of transport

Scania applies foresight to understand how mobility will evolve over the coming decades. This work helps the company anticipate future skills needs and design sustainable solutions. In partnership with AI Sweden, Scania integrates artificial intelligence into digitalized, climate-smart transport systems.

Future-oriented local and regional initiatives

From north to south, municipalities of all sizes are exploring foresight methods to analyse trends and prepare for future challenges. RegLab, a learning forum for regional development, brings together regions, agencies, researchers, and other actors to build their foresight and long-term planning capabilities.

Research and future studies: shaping global knowledge

Stockholm Resilience Centre conducts interdisciplinary research on how societies can influence future generations. It also creates collaborative spaces for scientists worldwide to address global challenges together.
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden applies strategic foresight to link sustainability, climate neutrality, circular systems, and technology development to strategic decisions.
FOI – Swedish Defence Research Agency explores scenarios and conducts horizon scanning in defense and security, such as the report Exploring Future Technology Development, which analyses the future digital information landscape in 2050.

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