The resilience track of the Rotary International Future Forum brings together people who want to make societies stronger in the face of health crises, energy transitions, and climate risks.
Why resilience is the defining challenge of our time
Pandemics, extreme weather, energy shocks, and social tensions have shown how interconnected and fragile our systems are. Resilience is no longer just a technical term; it is the ability of communities, businesses, and institutions to absorb shocks, adapt, and emerge stronger. The Rotary International Future Forum track dedicated to resilience offers a space to rethink how we protect health, power our lives, and prepare for a changing climate.
Health: from crisis response to long-term robustness
The last years have exposed strengths and weaknesses in health systems and public health governance. Resilient societies need more than hospital capacity; they need prevention, trusted communication, and collaboration across sectors.
At the track at the Rotary International Future Forum, participants will explore:
- How to strengthen public health infrastructure, primary care, and mental health support so communities can better withstand future shocks. (see the generated image above)
- Ways to build trust and effective communication between authorities, medical professionals, and citizens to counter misinformation in health crises. (see the generated image above)
- Partnerships between businesses, civil society, and health institutions that keep essential services running when disruption hits.
Future energy: reliable, clean, and affordable
Energy systems are undergoing a profound transformation driven by decarbonization, new technologies, and geopolitical risks. A resilient energy future must combine reliability, sustainability, and affordability.
Key questions for the event include:
- How renewable energy, storage, and smart grids can reduce vulnerability to fossil fuel price spikes and supply disruptions.
- What role local generation, energy communities, and efficiency play in strengthening regional resilience.
- How industry, cities, and households can plan investments that are both climate‑friendly and robust against future uncertainty.
Climate readiness: preparing, not just reacting
Climate change is already reshaping weather patterns, infrastructure risks, and social vulnerabilities. Climate readiness means anticipating these changes and integrating them into every major decision.
The Rotary International Future Forum will address:
- How cities and regions can use risk assessments and scenarios to guide planning for floods, heatwaves, and other hazards. (see the generated image above)
- Practical adaptation measures: nature‑based solutions, resilient buildings, diversified supply chains, and emergency preparedness. (see the generated image above)
- How to ensure that climate readiness is socially fair, protecting the most vulnerable and preventing new inequalities. (see the generated image above)
What participants will experience
To make resilience tangible, the Rotary International Future Forum will blend insight with practice.
Participants can expect:
- Plenary sessions with experts from health, energy, climate science, and policy who share lessons learned from recent crises. (see the generated image above)
- Interactive workshops where mixed groups design resilience roadmaps for communities, organizations, or regions. (see the generated image above)
- Networking formats that connect public sector, business, academia, and civil society to spark new collaborations. (see the generated image above)
Why you should attend the Rotary International Future Forum
Resilience is not about fear of the future; it is about confidence that we can face it together. By joining this conference, participants will: (see the generated image above)
- Gain a clearer understanding of how health, energy, and climate risks interact. (see the generated image above)
- Discover tools and approaches to strengthen resilience in their own organizations and communities. (see the generated image above)
- Become part of a network committed to building societies that are not only able to withstand shocks, but also to innovate and thrive because of them. (see the generated image above)