INNOVATORS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2024 | 7
t Allied4Future, we believe
that groundbreaking
innovations hold the
key to addressing our
greatest challenges. However, to build
a sustainable future, we must also look
back and reflect on the profound impact
of transformative advancements since the
dawn of the Industrial Revolution. This
pivotal era, known as the Anthropocene,
marked a turning point when humanity
began to profoundly reshape Earth’s
natural ecosystems, leaving far-reaching
consequences in its wake.”
Today we stand again at the beginning
of a new epoch driven by transformative
technologies such as artificial
intelligence, quantum computing, space
exploration, biotechnology, and clean
energy. These innovations promise to
revolutionize how we live and work,
shaping a future with unprecedented
opportunities and challenges.
Past industrial revolutions have been
catalysed not only by technological
progress but also by the powerful forces
of capital, investment, and politics.
This dynamic is a key driver in what is
often referred to as the ongoing ‘green’
industrial revolution, which aspires to
steer us toward a more sustainable,
climate-neutral economy and society.
Through strategic partnerships,
collaborative innovation, and the
creation of a robust sustainable finance
ecosystem, Allied4Future brings
together a global community of experts,
academics, entrepreneurs, investors,
practitioners and visionary individuals.
At a time when incumbents strive
to preserve the status quo, the A4F
Zukunftslobby informs policymakers
about the needs and activities of those
shaping a sustainable tomorrow.
Allied4Future:
MISSION AND FLAGSHIP
ACTIVITIES
he inaugural World Future
Forum, held in Lisbon, marked
a significant milestone in
advancing global efforts toward
sustainable development. As
the annual flagship event of
Allied4Future, the Forum serves as
a powerful platform to highlight
the initiative’s mission of driving
meaningful change through the
alignment of investment with
sustainability and the advancement
of transformative technologies.
The enthusiastic response from
participants underscores the growing
recognition of the urgent need for
systemic change in the financial sector
and the current economic model, where
nature and natural capital must play
an equally important role as financial
interests in investment decisions and
industrial activity planning.
While collaboration in technology
and finance is key, future agendas
of the Forum will include debates on
geopolitics, trade, global partnerships
and international cooperation among
nations that share the values of
freedom, democracy, human dignity
and equality.
T
he mission of Allied4Future is to
drive positive change by fostering
innovation, collaboration, and
ethical practices, while proactively
addressing risks such as misuse
and unintended consequences. Our
ultimate goal is to shape a future that
is equitable, sustainable, and resilient
for generations to come.
To achieve this, Allied4Future
focuses on two flagship activities
designed to bridge the gap between
technological innovation and
sustainable development:
Sustainable Finance Goals (SFGs)
A framework of ten actionable goals that
guide investments toward impactful
sustainable technologies and solutions,
aligning financial benefits with societal
and environmental well-being.
Technology Collaboration Labs
Collaboration labs that function as
dynamic hubs where interdisciplinary
teamwork thrives, ensuring that
technological innovations are not
only cutting-edge but also ethically
sound and beneficial to both
humanity and the planet.
WORLD FUTURE FORUM
WORLD FUTURE FORUM