Club of Rome
A global think tank founded in 1968 that commissioned the influential 'Limits to Growth' report on global sustainability.
Documented record
Known Facts
The Club of Rome was founded in 1968 by Italian industrialist Aurelio Peccei and British scientist Alexander King.
The organization commissioned the 1972 'Limits to Growth' report from MIT.
The report used computer modeling to predict the consequences of exponential economic and population growth.
The Club of Rome has approximately 100 full members from around the world.
The organization focuses on global sustainability, climate change, and economic systems.
The Club of Rome has been the subject of conspiracy theories about global governance.
Supporting claims & documentation
Evidence For
Limits to Growth Report (1972)
ANALYSISInfluential report on global sustainability using system dynamics modeling.
SOURCE:MIT / Club of Rome
Counterpoints & criticisms
Evidence Against
Think Tank, Not Government
ANALYSISThe Club of Rome is a private think tank, not a government or policy-making body.
SOURCE:Club of Rome statements
Unresolved inquiries
Open Questions
What is the Club of Rome's actual influence on global policy?
How accurate were the Limits to Growth predictions?
What is the organization's current agenda?
Why has the Club of Rome attracted conspiracy theories?
Chronological record
Timeline
Club of Rome founded in Rome.
'Limits to Growth' report published.
Club continues to publish reports on global issues.
Connected dossiers
Related Investigations
References & further reading
Sources
Automatically discovered links
Related Connections
Both involve activities during the 1970s through 2000s periods.
Both reference Global.
Both involve activities during the 2000s period.