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Forum for the Future

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Sustainable Development: Agriculture Climate change Consumption and production patterns Education Energy Finance Health Information for decision-making and participation Partnerships Sustainable development in a globalizing world Technology Transport
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United States of America
Millennium Development Goals:	Ensure environmental sustainability
Mission statement:	Forum for the Future is a non-profit organisation working globally with business and government to create a sustainable future. We have 15 years’ experience inspiring new thinking, building creative partnerships and developing practical innovations to change our world. We aim to transform the critical systems that we all depend on, such as food, energy and finance, to make them fit for the challenges of the 21st century. The objects of the charity are: - to advance the education of the public in economic and social studies as they relate to individuals, communities, society at large and the planet as a whole. - to promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public by - the preservation, conservation and protection of the environment - the relief of poverty and the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.
Year established:	1996
Year of registration:	1994
Organizational structure:	Not for profit, registered as a charity in the UK (our charity registration number 1040519) and in the US a fiscally-sponsored project of Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 68 employees based in our London, Bristol, Cheltenham and New York offices.
Number and type of members:	45 Corporate partners 7 Pioneer partners 28 Network members 2 US partners 37 Project partners 11 Green Futures partners 10 E21C partners 15 Sustainable Shipping Initiative partners
Affiliation with NGO networks:	Forum has affiliations with numerous NGO’s.
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Fees for education and training services Fees for providing consulting or research services Donations and grants from domestic sources

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