The New Generational Contract is a platform hosted by The Club of Rome and the St. Gallen Symposium that seeks to bring together young leaders, academics, and experts from different fields to develop innovative approaches for the world’s most pressing challenges. By fostering cross-generational dialogue and collaboration, the initiative aims at facilitating regenerative futures for all.
The New Generational Contract is guided by
seven interelated principles:
Responsibility
Emphasising the impact of our actions on future generations.
Care
Promoting mutual understanding and support across generations.
Voice
Ensuring representation and equal opportunities in decision-making.
Collaboration
Leveraging diverse generational perspectives for holistic solutions.
Hindsight and Foresight
Integrating lessons from the past with visions for the future.
Regeneration
Prioritising ecological and social restoration.
Openness
Maintaining adaptability and a dynamic approach to evolving challenges.
Learn more about the New Generational contract
Shifting towards a regenerative economy that creates long-term value requires more than technical innovation. We also need a change in the mental models and time horizons informing our decisions. Together with diverse partners, we foster intergenerational leadership and learning for long-term, regenerative strategies in business and policy-making.
Read about the launch of the initiative
Shifting towards a regenerative economy that creates long-term value requires more than technical innovation. We also need a change in the mental models and time horizons informing our decisions. Together with diverse partners, we foster intergenerational leadership and learning for long-term, regenerative strategies in business and policy-making.
