Forum for the Future

05/07/2026

Today, Forum for the Future, Ocean Energy Pathway, and FES Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally launch RE Compass, a data and governance platform for responsible renewable energy development in the Philippines.

The Philippines is scaling up renewable energy fast. But without independent, consolidated data on biodiversity, social impacts, and community conditions, critical decisions about where projects are built are being made with incomplete information. RE Compass is designed to change that.

The platform will give developers, policymakers, and host communities a shared, credible basis for understanding where RE projects are proposed and what ecological and social conditions exist in those areas, supporting an energy transition that is ecologically safe and socially just.

We are proud to be building this alongside two organizations who bring deep and complementary expertise: Ocean Energy Pathway on offshore wind and marine spatial planning, and FES Philippines on social justice and policy advocacy.

04/07/2026

How can we build food systems that enable both people and planet to thrive?

It is a question we have been exploring through our reports, conversations, gatherings and partnerships. In our June newsletter, we share three emerging signals shaping the future of food and what they tell us about where meaningful change is taking root.

We also explore:
✔️ Highlights from London Climate Action Week
✔️ A look back at our 30th anniversary celebrations, where we opened the market at the London Stock Exchange
✔️ Stories, insights and conversations from across our work

Read now: https://ow.ly/y2q550Zk21J

03/07/2026

Two days. Six workstreams. One question that kept coming back: are we solving for the right problems?

On June 28 and 29, the REI Philippines (Responsible Energy Initiative Philippines) cohort held its Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) workshop, which took stock of progress across the initiative’s six workstreams, each of which is piloting a first-of-its-kind prototype, foster learning, and ask critical questions about what is working, what needs to change, and what comes next.

The room was honest. The conversations were substantive. Key insights included:

🌏 Communities have an active stake in the energy transition and should be engaged as co-creators of it, not just recipients.

🗺️ The data needed to site RE projects responsibly is scattered across agencies that are not yet talking to each other.

♻️ The waste the RE sector is generating from retiring panels and components is arriving faster than the sector is planning for.

🏦 Capital for responsible RE projects exists but is not yet reaching the developers and communities that need it most.

The REI Philippines continues to bring together industry, civil society, government, and communities to collectively address the deeper, systemic barriers that stand in the way of the Philippines achieving a truly responsible energy future. Watch this space and join the movement – there's more to come.

Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities | Oxfam Pilipinas | The CENTRE Philippines | FES Philippines | Ocean Energy Pathway | Business and Human Rights Centre

29/06/2026

29 June, 2026 - Forum for the Future opens the market at the London Stock Exchange

What does it mean when a 30-year-old sustainability organisation opens one of the world's most powerful financial markets? It signals a shift: sustainability is no longer at the margins of economic decision-making. It is fundamental to long-term value, resilience, and prosperity.

Today, alongside our partners, trustees, alumni and colleagues, Forum for the Future celebrates 30 years of change-making impact.

Thirty years of challenging business as usual. Thirty years of bringing together unlikely allies. Thirty years of helping organisations navigate complexity and drive systems change in partnership.

Opening the market today is a call-to-action: the transition to a just and regenerative future is not a side agenda. It is the agenda.

Thank you Steve John and the London Stock Exchange Group for your partnership and this opportunity to accelerate the change together.

Join us over the next year as we catalyse our impact across all our offices. Find out how Forum's expertise and insights from the last 30 years can help your organisation navigate change: https://ow.ly/cg5A50Zi7wJ

29/05/2026

What happens when an organisation intentionally creates space to pause, reflect, and learn together?

At Forum, we believe that creating space for learning is fundamental to building a just and regenerative future, and that these insights are most valuable when shared openly.

In our May newsletter, we explore:
✔️Reflections from our Learning and Impact Week
✔️Upcoming conversations on climate, health, and just renewable energy transitions
✔️Updates from The School of System Change

Read now: https://ow.ly/92hx50Z5uAT

03/04/2026

Corporate buyers are powerful drivers of renewable energy markets, but procurement decisions can do more than secure supply.

At the Responsible Renewable Energy Summit 2026, we will launch the Procurers’ Toolkit, a practical resource to help integrate responsible practices into procurement decisions and supplier expectations, shaping how projects are delivered on the ground.

Join us to explore how procurement can help make responsible renewable energy the norm.

📅 8 April 2026 | New Delhi
Find out more: https://ow.ly/kp1C50YCOUX

27/03/2026

📩 Our March newsletter is out

As new shocks hit the global energy system, we explore a critical question: how do we transition toward a just and regenerative energy future in an increasingly unstable world?

This edition spotlights how the Responsible Energy Initiative is working with partners in and the to turn system challenges into practical, scalable solutions, including the launch of six new prototypes in the Philippines.

We also share updates on the upcoming Responsible Renewable Energy Summit in India, alongside insights, job opportunities, and recent media features.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/Q0Ql50Yz5C0

👉 Interested in collaborating? Write to [email protected] to explore opportunities.

26/03/2026

On March 19, 2026, the Responsible Energy Initiative Philippines launched six prototypes to help shape the future of renewable energy, one that is ecologically safe, rights-respecting, and socially just.

Developed through cross-value chain design sprints, these prototypes aim to unlock the full potential of the energy transition, transforming how renewable energy is planned, financed, and deployed across the Philippines through to 2027.

Over 150 leaders from government, industry, civil society, and finance came together, not just to discuss challenges, but to co-create pathways forward. What emerged is a shared recognition: a responsible energy transition is an opportunity to design better systems from the ground up.

The six prototypes reflect this mindset shift:
🧭 RE Compass: an interactive digital tool that overlays RE potential with ecological and social risk data;
📍RE Hub: a pre-competitive innovation platform to prototype multi-land use and marine spatial models that allow energy generation to coexist with agriculture, fisheries and ecosystem restoration;
🤝 Co-Own Energy Futures: a testbed for legal and financial structures that enable host communities to own a stake in RE projects;
💰 Responsible RE Capital Orchestrator: a financing mechanism that unlocks and coordinates capital flows towards systemic innovations that advance ecologically safe and socially just deployment of renewable energy;
🏦 Rural Bank Mentorship (“RE Collab”): a program that equips rural banks to integrate ESG risks into their lending portfolios; and
⭕ Circular RE Futures: a research-enabled participatory futures process that aims to provide an innovation agenda for policymakers, innovators, and businesses

Together, these represent practical steps toward an energy transition that is only fast, but fair, inclusive, and in harmony with nature — and that is the new norm.

Find the full prototype briefs and more about REI PH in the link in our bio.

REI Philippines' Executive Secretariat is convened by The Center for Empowerment, Innovation and Training on Renewable Energy (CentRE) and Forum for the Future, and its Steering Committee includes The Business and Human Rights Centre (BHRC), Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines, The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP), and Oxfam Pilipinas.

22/03/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply:

Are you a strategic communicator who enjoys translating complex sustainability issues into compelling stories?

We’re hiring a Marketing & Communications Manager
📍Singapore or United Kingdom

As Forum for the Future celebrates 30 years of driving systems change, we’re looking for someone to help shape our next chapter - strengthening our positioning and amplifying impact across business, government and civil society partnerships.

Interested?

View the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/reBi50YsMaN

🗓 Deadline: Sunday, 29 March 2026

Ready to shape the next chapter of systems change? Join Forum for the Future as our Marketing and Communications Manager and help amplify impact across the UK and Southeast Asia. If you’re a strategic communicator ready to thrive in complexity and drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from ...

20/03/2026

Attend the Climate Technology Show 2026 for free!

Forum’s Associate Director for UK/Europe, Jordan McKay, will be speaking on a panel exploring net zero real estate on 24 March.

Across two days, discover the solutions accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Explore the exhibition floor, connect with climate tech leaders, and experience the technologies shaping a low-carbon future.

Secure your free pass now: https://ow.ly/RFR950YwGSo