Future Leaders Survey 2007/08 | Forum For The Future

What's it like to be a young person today, knowing everything we do about what we're doing to the planet and its future? We asked all applicants to universities and colleges in the UK what they really think about the world, the future and our current host of leaders - and we got over 25,000 responses. They told us that they're worried about climate change, they think the Amazon rainforest will soon be gone and that oil will be extortionately expensive. They also think significant change is needed if human civilisation is going to survive into the next century. It's a pretty disheartening picture. But there's also lots here to be optimistic about. For a start, they're aware of the scale of challenge. Secondly, there's active support for radical measures and strong action - with 86% saying material consumption must decrease. And last, they're clear who they think is responsible for taking action - with government coming top of the list. To see the results, click on the link above to visit the Future Leaders Survey 2007/08 project page....