The pandemic, war and technological leaps have in recent years demonstrated the consequences when societies and policymakers are unprepared for unexpected events with significant transformative power. This report addresses why foresight is necessary, what methods are available, and how they can contribute to more forward-looking policy. One of the Norwegian Board of Technology’s responsibilities is to remain up to date with developments in technological foresight internationally. We ourselves use foresight methods such as scenario development and horizon scanning in our work. This project has a broader aim: to contribute to more robust and future-oriented policy development in Norway. This first report describes why foresight has become necessary, what methods exist, and how those methods can help make policy more forward-looking.