Explore 'The Futurist Framework', a groundbreaking guide by Christoph Tänzer that offers innovative solutions for building climate resilience. This framework integrates diverse disciplines, combining ecological wisdom with cutting-edge technology and innovation. It advocates a holistic, non-linear approach, crucial for addressing the complexities of climate change. Ideal for professionals in sustainability and environmental science, this presentation provides insights into a multidisciplinary strategy for a sustainable future.

1. The Futurist
Framework
A short guide to ClImate Resilient models & Solutions

2. “The future belongs to those
who give the next generation
reason for hope.”
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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3. Overcoming the imminent crisis that the world is facing in the 21st
century is one of the most challenging tasks that we and our planet have
been confronted with in the short span of our existence.
T
o find effective and sustainable solutions that generate climate
resilience, we need to shift our focus from a singular linear to a holistic
system perspective.
The Futurist Framework recognizes itself as a guide that fuses the
interconnected and essential human capabilities and achievements,
Traditional Ecological Knowledge, T
echnology and Digitization, Science,
Entrepreneurship, Foresight, and Innovation to provide new models and
solutions.
Understanding the framework's unique characteristics of each of these
five themes and their interconnection is vital to put it into action.
The theme's four key principles are supportive and follow each other
through an infinite process loop.
The Futurist framework - A short guide to ClIma
te
Resilient models & Solutions
introduction
Engineering life
Sustainability by imitating
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5. Ecological Wisdom involves understanding the natural
world and living in harmony with it. It involves
recognizing the interconnectedness of all life,
respecting the limits of the earth's resources, and
making choices that promote sustainability, biodiversity,
and the health of ecosystems. This wisdom often
emphasizes the long-term health of the environment
over short-term gains.
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Traditional Ecological Knowledge (Tek)
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Observation and Understanding of Natural
Systems
Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer
Sustainable Resource Management
Resilience and Adaptability to
Environmental Changes
The 4 Key Principles

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Technological Advantages include the development
and utilization of advanced tools and systems that
improve efficiency, productivity, and performance in
various areas. This includes innovations in information
technology, telecommunications, engineering, and
other areas that lead to better products, services, and
methods. It also means a competitive advantage in the
introduction and effective utilization of new
technologies.
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Technology & DigitiZation
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Understanding and Leveraging Emerging
Technologies
Innovation and Adaptability
Strategic Implementation and Integration
Cybersecurity and Ethical Considerations
The 4 Key Principles

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Fundamental Discoveries include ground-breaking
research and findings that form the basis of scientific
knowledge. These are often decisive insights that
change our understanding of the world and lead to new
theories, technologies, and applications in various fields
such as physics, biology, chemistry, and astronomy.
These discoveries are usually characterized by their
lasting impact and the broad basis they provide for
further research and innovation.
Fundamental
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Science
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Observation and Curiosity
Hypothesis Formulation and Conceptual
Thinking
Experimental Design and Data Collection
Analysis, Interpretation, and
Communication
The 4 Key Principles

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Extraordinary Visions reflect bold, innovative ideas
that are reshaping our world. They embody forward-
thinking leadership and strategies that challenge
conventional boundaries, inspire transformative change
and drive progress in diverse fields. These visions
represent a fusion of creativity and insight and aim to
significantly advance society, technology and art.
Extraordinary
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Entrepreneurship
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Identification and Opportunity Recognition
Innovation and Creativity
Resilience and Risk Management
Leadership and Execution
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Transformation of Tomorrow incorporates the
significant advances that are shaping our future. This
theme highlights the evolution of technology, society
and global dynamics driven by artificial intelligence,
digital expansion, biotechnological breakthroughs and
sustainable practices. It represents the cultural,
economic and social changes that are redefining our
existence and the pursuit of progress.
Foresight & Innovation
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Trend Analysis and Future Scanning
Visionary Thinking and Scenario Planning
Innovation Culture and Continuous
Learning
Strategic Collaboration and Network
Building
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Infinite Process Loop (IPL)
All steps of the Futuristic Framework are of equal value. Similar to methods such as Design Thinking or
Biomimicry Design, the framework is not linear and all steps can be performed or repeated at any time. All
principles influence each other or can be used within another theme if needed, for example: Ecological Wisdom
might need the fourth key principle of the Extraordinary Visions theme at a certain time. All key principles are
beneficial for each theme.

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"If we follow the horizon into the unknown, we will find
new paths that we have not thought of before."
Given the climate crisis, we must join forces and ideas to put
our world at the forefront of global change. Horizon is a
project by Christoph Tänzer that aims for new blueprints,
ways, and solutions to engineer a better tomorrow.
We bring together indigenous peoples, pioneers, engineers,
entrepreneurs, and innovators to promote regenerative
solutions and equitable practices. Our goal is to build a
platform as a beacon for sustainable development and social
responsibility that demonstrates the power and potential of
innovation to reconnect us with our planet and a healthy
coexistence.
Join us in shaping an inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable
future where progress and planetary well-being go hand in
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Together
A Better
tomorrow
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