How horizon scanning shapes the forest bioeconomy
Forest research is inherently future-oriented by the models and scenarios we work with, as well as the forest governance-related questions.
Disruptions characterise today’s world. The changing climate, geopolitics, and technological development signal several possible directions for the future bioeconomy. To navigate an operating environment, forest sector organisations need to keep their radars open for several equally possible future scenarios, rather than focusing solely on the most likely one.
Therefore, how do we develop capacities, analytical skills and tools to detect, assess and analyse early warnings and signs of change? And where do we use these methods?
This webinar will
Provide brief introductions to using horizon scanning for strategic management, for research agenda building and for scientific research.
Discuss collaboration among forest research organisations and means for advancing horizon scanning methods and tools in the forest bioeconomy.
Agenda and speakers
Welcoming words.
- Prof. Teppo Hujala, University of Eastern Finland
Horizon scanning in forest research and practices
- Dr. Alisa Puustinen, Chief specialist for foresight and strategy at Finnish Forest Center
- Dr. Eleanor Tew, Head of Forest Planning, Forestry England
- MSc. Tuomas Mauno, University of Eastern Finland
Call for horizon scanning collaboration.
- Prof. Teppo Hujala, University of Eastern Finland
- Dr. Diana Tuomasjukka, European Forest Institute
Learn more
Horizon scanning for research agendas and emerging topics prioritisation - Dr. Eleanor Tew, Head of Forest Planning, Forestry England. https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpad047
Horizon scanning as scientific work, incl. methodological development - MSc. Tuomas Mauno. https://doi.org/10.1002/ffo2.70015
About the organisers
The European Forest Institute (EFI) and the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) investigate ways to advance horizon scanning methods and tools applied to forest research, forestry, and forest-forest sector issues.
This webinar introduces ways of using horizon scanning methods and invites the audience from forest research and forest organisations to collaborate.
