As the world accelerates at an unprecedented pace, policymakers are increasingly fixated on short-term strategies. Often driven by the constraints of their four-year terms and immediate concerns, this focus on the immediate frequently overshadows our

long-term responsibility to future generations.

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By prioritizing short-term gains, there is a risk of leaving future generations to confront and resolve the consequences of decisions made today. This approach is neglectful and even selfish.

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It’s crucial to recognize that what we do now will profoundly impact those who come after us. We have a responsibility to leave a better world for them, ensuring that we don’t merely pass on problems for future generations to fix. This sense of responsibility underpins the need for innovative solutions that consider the long-term effects of our actions.

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In response to this urgent need, the Israeli Knesset took a groundbreaking step in 2001 by establishing the Commission for Future Generations. They appointed Shlomo Shoham as its head, with the pioneering mission of representing the needs, interests, and aspirations of those who have yet to be born. This initiative ensures that the future is not merely a place we will someday inhabit, but a responsibility we actively shape.

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In his transformative book, Shlomo Shoham demonstrates how we can move beyond the pitfalls of short-term thinking by cultivating what he terms "Future Intelligence." This form of intelligence, he argues, is essential for infusing public administration with visionary thinking and innovative foresight.

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With his extensive experience in intergenerational justice, Shoham offers groundbreaking strategies for reshaping education, health, environmental policies, and economic frameworks. He provides concrete examples and actionable insights on how we can proactively create a better future.

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By taking action now and leading by example, we can ensure that we leave behind not a legacy of problems but a world of possibilities for future generations.