The future is full of complex uncertainty and unknown risk; with this in mind, how we can achieve meaningful, sustainable development which is not undermined by crises? Foresight and the concept of working with alternative futures grants policymakers and decision-makers the ability to become anticipatory and to support both risk-informed and forward-looking development. By embracing foresight as a key component of the risk-informed development process, we can foster governance processes that are genuinely risk-conscientious and ready to take on the challenges of our different tomorrows.