Black Sea Futures · Participate

Ways to participate

Black Sea Futures can bring different forms of expertise and engagement together around substantive regional questions.

Different perspectives and fields of expertise from different sectors of activity open multiple avenues for examining the Black Sea region and its possible futures. You can contribute to the work of the Black Sea Futures project through strategic analysis, foresight practice, exchange and multiple other forms of collaboration.

Explore the possibilities

Ways to engage

Different contributions, a shared interest in the Black Sea region’s futures.

Analysis & strategic outlook

Analyse and connect

Interested in developing analysis, ideas or research studies together, connecting geopolitical and policy analysis with strategic foresight? Get in touch to explore how we could join efforts.

Discuss an idea
Foresight & exploration

Explore possible futures

Interested in taking part in or hosting a foresight exercise? We welcome opportunities to join forces on horizon scanning, scenario building, systems mapping and other forms of foresight practice.

Express your interest
Exchange & network

Develop and convene

Interested in connecting with experts and practitioners working on the Black Sea region and looking across sectors at its trajectories? Get in touch to learn more about the developing network and community.

Join the network
Introductions & recommendations

Know someone we should speak with?

A relevant introduction can help Black Sea Futures develop its work and contribute its analysis and insights to wider projects, events and policy discussions. If you know a funder, programme or organisation whose interests align with the initiative, a referral is welcome at any time.

Funding opportunities

Know a foundation, grant-maker or funding programme that could support the analysis, foresight activities or development of Black Sea Futures? Make an introduction or highlight a relevant opportunity.

Programmes & calls

Know a programme, incubator, fellowship or open call that could help Black Sea Futures develop its work and contribute to broader reflection on the region? Share the opportunity.

Relevant connections

Know someone whose work connects with the initiative, or an organisation that might host or collaborate on an activity? Facilitate a conversation through an introduction or recommendation.

Make an introduction or share an opportunity
Start a conversation

What could we
work on together?

You do not need a fully developed proposal to make contact. A clear question, a relevant perspective, or a specific idea for an activity is enough to begin an exchange.

In your message, mention briefly:

  1. About your work and your connection to the region.
  2. Which question, work stream or activity interests you.
  3. What you would like to contribute or explore together.

An initial exchange can help establish where interests overlap and identify useful next steps. Contributions could be occasional or develop into a longer collaboration.

Learn about the project

Explore the project’s workstreams, the questions they address, and how its activities are taking shape.

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