The Club of Rome is a global network of leaders addressing critical challenges through research, discussions, and solutions for a sustainable future.
The Club of Rome is a nonprofit, international network of intellectuals and leaders dedicated to addressing global challenges. Founded in 1968 at Accademia dei Lincei in Rome, Italy, by Aurelio Peccei and Alexander King, the club consists of 100 full members, including current and former heads of state, UN administrators, politicians, scientists, economists, and business leaders from around the world. The club's primary goal is to facilitate critical discussions and propose comprehensive solutions to the complex, interconnected challenges facing humanity and the planet. Key areas of focus include climate and planetary emergencies, reframing economics, rethinking finance, emerging new civilizations, and youth leadership. The Club of Rome is known for its influential reports, starting with the seminal 1972 publication *The Limits to Growth*, which highlighted the consequences of indefinite economic growth on resource depletion and environmental health. The club operates through research, policy proposals, and high-level events, supported by its international secretariat in Winterthur, Switzerland, a satellite office in Brussels, and national associations in over 35 countries. The organization aims to advocate for paradigm and systems shifts to ensure a more sustainable and just future for all.