... in Qatar enriched with causal layered analysis: a preferred future, a worst case and an outlier case. It is followed by specific policy recommendations to support a positive cultural evolution and mitigate potential societal risks in Qatar’s future development. Originality/value This study is among...

... and ecological systems. This paper explores both approaches in urban communities through futures thinking tool, causal layered analysis. Findings As a result of the causal layered analysis undertaken, this paper provides insights into regenerative thinking and practice in urban settings. These insights cover...

... are evaluated, and observation policies in social area were identified. Causal layered analysis (CLA) is applied for policy prioritization based on layered probable scenarios and key stakeholder role consideration. The Multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is also used for ranking General Environmental...

.... The research explores perspectives expressed by community, while also including perspectives of one gas firm. Research is viewed through the lens of critical futures theory and methodology causal layered analysis (CLA) in the analysis of the interviews at the case study site in Australia. In addition...

..., they are steps in creating an ecology of foresight and of possible university transformation. Practical implications This study links causal layered analysis, scenarios and visions to recommendations in the context of a multi-year foresight process. Social implications The study includes valuable...

... adaptive capacity as (ICBA Annual Report, 2013 , p. 11): Causal layered analysis Scenarios Agriculture Food futures Visions Water futures What is the future of the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA)? Should ICBA continue its very successful current trajectory...

.... Macrohistory Long‐range foresight Causal layered analysis Post‐structuralism Sarkar's social cycle Pitirim Sorokin's pendulum Forward planning Forecasting Based on a report to the Foundation for the Future and their Humanity 3000 project, this article maps methodological and epistemological...