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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0B486B” background_image=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/SF-landing-page-BG.png” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||-30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Themes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”40px” custom_margin=”-19px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-40px||-120px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/SF-25-social-media-07-scaled-e1738179857616.jpeg” title_text=”SF 25 social media” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/SF-background-2-scaled.jpg” parallax=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Below you will find the chosen thematic areas for the Scenarios Forum 2025. ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”28px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The themes and subthemes listed are expansive and overlapping areas of interest designed to guide abstract submissions. They are flexible, and we encourage diverse, creative contributions. <\/span><\/span>We still <\/span><\/span><\/span>would<\/span><\/span><\/span> welcome your submission if you believe it doe<\/span><\/span><\/span>s not fit within these cat<\/span><\/span><\/span>egories and will<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>offer an<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>\u2018<\/span>Other<\/span>\u2019<\/span> category <\/span><\/span>to accommodate these.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As the <\/span>forum is centred on <\/span>scenarios<\/span><\/b>\u2014their development, application, and relevance to diverse challenges\u2014<\/span>so\u00a0<\/span> abstracts should make clear the relevance of the work to the scenario field. Apart from the larger thematic areas, equity and justice, governance and policy relevance and co-benefits are some cross-cutting themes. Accepted abstracts will be grouped into specific sessions by the Scientific Advisory Board.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The final program will be shaped by the abstracts we receive. A theme may be revised or omitted if it does not attract sufficient submissions. We also welcome submissions that push the boundaries of these themes or propose new directions, to exchange ideas, experiences, and lessons. Join us in the conversation.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-18px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”1. Health” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Health-scaled-e1738686970967.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”medical college student with stack of books” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This theme <\/span>explores the intersection of health, wellbeing, sustainability, and equity. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”2. Ecosystems and Biodiversity Pathways:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Ecosystems-and-Biodiversity-Pathways-scaled-e1738686849147.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Colorful Rooftop Garden Filled with Vegetables and Herbs” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”3. Cities and urban scenarios:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Cities-and-urban-scenarios-scaled-e1738687843942.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Central park lawn and financial center office building, Chongqing, China” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-27px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme seeks to advance understanding of cities and urban areas\u2019 pivotal roles in the future of equity and sustainability\u00a0 across scales – from global to national, sectoral, and local. Submissions may include:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”4. Equity and Justice: Development-centred scenarios” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Equity-and-Justice-Development-centred-scenarios-scaled-e1738687435244.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Happy indigenous woman with fresh vegetables in her truck, rural area of \u200b\u200bGuatemala.”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme centres on scenarios that emphasize the future of a broad range of aspects of socio-economic development and human well-being, including equity and justice. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”5. Energy transition:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Energy-transition-scaled-e1738687772576.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Silhouette of engineer and construction team working at site over blurred background sunset pastel for industry background with Light fair.” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme explores transformative shifts in energy systems, including renewable energy opportunities, critical materials, financing strategies, and integrated policies for a green transition. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”6. Interacting and Integrating Response Pathways: ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Interacting-and-Integrating-Response-Pathways-scaled-e1738688135332.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Group of people in the outdoor.”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme focuses on exploring interacting, integrated and interconnected strategies and solutions across environmental, social, and economic systems to address complex global challenges. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”7. Working across scales: temporal, spatial and sectoral scenarios: ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Working-across-scales-temporal-spatial-and-sectoral-scenarios-scaled-e1738688381366.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”breakwater between sea and river” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”8. Climate scenarios framework” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Climate-scenarios-framework-scaled-e1738688979286.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rica in September 2017 – Elements of this image furnished by NASA” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme aims to push the boundaries of scenario development to ensure they remain robust, adaptable, and relevant to addressing short- and long-term climate challenges. For example:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”9. Scenarios tools, methods and practices:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Scenarios-tools-methods-and-practices-e1738689475310.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Scenarios tools, methods and practices” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme focuses on advancing scenario development through innovative methodologies, approaches, and practices to ensure scenarios are robust, inclusive, and actionable. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”10. Earth system components of scenarios:” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#0B486B” title_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”0px||-1px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/scenariosforum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Earth-system-components-of-scenarios-scaled-e1738689382162.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Iceberg at sunset. Nature and landscapes of Greenland. Disko bay. West Greenland. Summer Midnight Sun and icebergs. Big blue ice in icefjord. Affected by climate change and global warming.” custom_margin=”27px||||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This theme focuses on incorporating complex Earth system processes, uncertainties, and feedbacks into scenarios to better understand and address global environmental challenges. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n\n
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