Sarah Mecartney

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Mecartney, Regional Director of Melanesia for the Pacific Community, shares her insights on backcasting and its role in futures planning. An expert in international development, she emphasizes integrating Indigenous knowledge into modern futurism. Sarah highlights the resilience found in ancient practices and the potential of the Pacific Pathfinder toolkit for empowering communities. Their conversation reveals the importance of inclusivity, collaboration, and honoring traditional perspectives to shape equitable futures.