Backcasting

Backcasting is a planning method used for achieving long-term goals by starting from a desired future outcome and working backwards to identify the steps needed to reach that outcome. Instead of forecasting what might happen based on current trends, backcasting focuses on envisioning a specific future scenario and determining what actions are necessary today to make that scenario a reality. This approach helps in strategic planning, especially for complex issues like sustainability, by encouraging clear objectives and actionable pathways to achieve them.