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What is WISE Horizons?

WISE stands for Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Sustainability.

The WISE Horizons project seeks to facilitate and accelerate a systemic change in society by creating a framework based on the current post-growth narratives, policies, and initiatives. It will create a synthesis of WISE indicators – presented in a special database – and WISE models to transform modelling and policymaking.

WISE Horizons will inform and accelerate the transition to a new economic paradigm with wellbeing, inclusion and sustainability at its core. The project will create a state-of-the-art theoretical framework which synthesises the current post-growth initiatives through a novel and open access WISE accounting framework. WISE Horizons should not be confused with the OECD WISE Centre.

Our mission

Synthesising beyond-growth initiatives and co-creating future scenarios for sustainable and inclusive wellbeing

01. Wellbeing

Focuses on improving the quality of life of today's generation.

02. Inclusion

Addresses the fair distribution across and within nations.

03. Sustainability

Looks ahead to protect and sustain future generations.

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WISE Horizons Ecosystem

Tools and insights to redefine progress

We provide the evidence base needed to shift the narrative. Access a comprehensive suite of resources designed to measure what truly matters.

Data

Access the interactive Data Hub and explore the WISE Horizons database in detail.

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Publications

Access publications outputs and academic reports from WISE Horizons.

Publications

Resources

Explore syntheses and strategic resources for policymakers and civil society.

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Media

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TIMELINE

WISE history

Explore the project’s timeline and milestones.

  • SEPTEMBER 2023

    Future Lab

    The Future Lab aimed to identify qualitative scenarios for 2050 using scenario planning methods. Participants identified societal goals as well as key uncertainties that shape how people will be affected by the green transformation and discussed relevant scenarios. The event was held in-person in Brussels and lasted one day.

  • NOVEMBER 2023

    Just Transitions Lab

    The Just Transitions Lab built on the Future Lab to sharpen scenarios for 2050, and, as a dedicated event, paid attention to societal groups negatively affected by the green transformation in order to better incorporate their knowledge and perspectives. The event was held in-person in Brussels and lasted one day.

  • MARCH 2024

    Global South Insights Lab

    The Global South Insights Lab took place virtually on March 6th 2024.

  • MARCH 2024

    Theoretical Framework

    The theoretical framework puts a unique Theory of Change forward, to facilitate a mainstreaming of inclusive and sustainable wellbeing into policies, legislation, and governance structures.

  • OCTOBER 2024

    WISE Global Report

    This report analyses historical trends and patterns of societal progress through the lens of wellbeing, inclusion and sustainability. It includes deep-dives on different world regions.

  • APRIL 2025

    Modelling Lab

    Our 4th co-creative workshop, the Modelling Lab, took place online on April 8th and 9th.

  • NOVEMBER 2025

    Policy Lab

    This policy lab brought together researchers, especially modellers, and EU policymakers to help bridge science and policy.

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Empower decisions with data that connects wellbeing,
inclusion, and sustainability.

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