Action Foresight is a pacific rim business developed to address the deep sustainability challenges of the 21st century. We specialize in linking long term thinking (strategic foresight / futures studies) with present centered and action oriented processes (social innovation, enterprise design, collaboration building and communication). The world is calling for new approaches to addressing the pressing sustainability challenges of the 21st century. We hold, foster and build novel thinking and strategy for approaching complex challenges. We take a craft approach. While the challenges we face are systemically inter-connected, and require systems thinking, we also feel the great diversity of challenges faced by myriad communities are unique, and require uniquely tailored research, thinking, and intervention strategies. Our areas of expertise include: Urban and Community Sustainability (Strategies) Strategic Foresight and Futures Studies (Methods, Approaches, Perspectives) Global Dynamics of Change (Theories, Concepts, Trends, Models) Action / Innovation Oriented Research and Evaluation (Design and Implementation) Approaches to Collaboration Building (Strategy and Design) Social Media for Social Change (Video, Audio, Platform Development) “Action Foresight” means inquiry into the nature of emerging challenges and problems, and developing novel and tailored approaches or solutions to addressing them.