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![Our Team Talks: Foresight Insights from 2021]()
December 15, 2021 Article Our Team Talks: Foresight Insights from 2021 The team at Foresight is energetic, committed... and full of opinions. Here’s a look back at some of the “Foresight Insights” posts we shared in 2021 by guest authors from across our organization. View Article -
![Building a Water Network: Breaking Down Silos, Creating a Shared Vision]()
December 15, 2021 Article Building a Water Network: Breaking Down Silos, Creating a Shared Vision The next decade for water in Canada is critical to the health of our people, environment, and economy. View Article -
![Helix 5 - A Progressive Model to Scale Innovation]()
November 30, 2021 Article Helix 5 - A Progressive Model to Scale Innovation Our approach to innovation and cluster development has drawn attention from near and far, and support from members of the innovation ecosystem across the globe. View Article -
![Bolder Climate Action - 3 Ideas to Pursue Now]()
November 25, 2021 Article Bolder Climate Action - 3 Ideas to Pursue Now If we’re talking about bolder climate action now, let’s get specific. Here are three things we must do today to ensure our precious planet’s tomorrow. View Article -
![So, How’s The Weather? Reflections on a year of extreme weather - and fear of what lies ahead]()
November 22, 2021 Article So, How’s The Weather? Reflections on a year of extreme weather - and fear of what lies ahead Reflections on a year of extreme weather - and fear of what lies ahead by our VP Operations, Elizabeth Thorsen. View Article -
![Foresight Insights, Hydrogen in BC: Assessing the Opportunities]()
November 12, 2021 Article Foresight Insights, Hydrogen in BC: Assessing the Opportunities There are a number of generally agreed long term-applications for hydrogen. Some of the most significant are steel, shipping, aviation, and chemicals. Other than steel-making, there are good opportunities for all of these in BC. View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Canadian Mark Carney Leads “Mammoth Transition” To Green Finance]()
November 5, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Canadian Mark Carney Leads “Mammoth Transition” To Green Finance Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson’s latest report from COP26 is focused on finance and a Canadian’s bold global plan to change the role financial institutions play in the net zero transition. View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Where's Canada?]()
November 3, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Where's Canada? Over the last four years, Canada has made some bold commitments to climate change. But is it enough, and is it hitting the mark? View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Lessons in Agtech from the Netherlands]()
November 3, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Lessons in Agtech from the Netherlands Lost and damaged crops due to drought, wildfire, floods, and other extreme weather events have been affecting Canadians for years, with this summer illuminating the issues of food security and resiliency even more. View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Sharing Ideas with European Partners and Canada’s PM]()
November 2, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Sharing Ideas with European Partners and Canada’s PM Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson is taking part in 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). She is sharing her observations about ideas being shared, opportunities for action, and meetings with VIPs. View Article -
![Reflections from COP26: Commitment, Collaboration, and Coffee Cups]()
November 1, 2021 Article Reflections from COP26: Commitment, Collaboration, and Coffee Cups Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson is taking part in 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). She is sharing her observations in real time, starting with a combination of big picture and everyday best practices in Europe. View Article -
![Transforming Canada’s Economy to Embrace a Low-Carbon Future]()
October 22, 2021 Article Transforming Canada’s Economy to Embrace a Low-Carbon Future On Oct. 21, The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices (CICC) released Sink or Swim: Transforming Canada’s Economy for a Global Low-Carbon Future. The report assesses Canada’s readiness for the coming “global green wave,” and indicates how we can prepare. View Article
