This century holds the potential for a new “green renaissance” as we rethink and redesign our systems—from transportation and urban infrastructure to energy and water management. As global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity intensify, we increasingly recognize the urgent need for sustainable, resilient, and efficient systems. Today, we have both the knowledge and the business innovation needed to make transformative changes on a global scale.

Jean-Claude Burgelman, Professor at the University of Brussels and Director of the #FrontiersPlanetPrize, highlights the essential role of policy in driving systemic shifts. According to Burgelman, strategic, well-crafted policies can enable the societal and structural changes required to tackle the planet's most pressing issues, from accelerating the #EnergyTransition to fostering #CleanTech innovations. By aligning economic incentives with sustainability goals, these policies can catalyze the adoption of #SystemsThinking and #SystemsLeadership in both public and private sectors.

The #VillarsInstitute, along with thought leaders like Professor Burgelman, champions the integration of scientific insight, public policy, and business action to build a sustainable future. This green renaissance is not just a concept—it’s an attainable reality if we leverage our collective expertise and resources. By embracing these values, we can pave the way for a resilient and sustainable society.