Flanders has taken an ambitious stance in building up resilience in its policy-making system. The government has invested in long-term policies in key EU resilience areas, and started upgrading towards a more resilient governance system. Without systemic use of strategic foresight this will be impossible. Strategic foresight serves multiple purposes that build towards preparedness, effective communication with stakeholders and better implementation of policies in the long-term. Collaborative and participatory foresight tools help structure discussions and encourage collective thinking about future challenges. They also foster openness and transparency about complex issues.