Mega-trends 2016: The Future Happens Now

This report examines the megatrends affecting society, well-being, economy, and technology, highlighting the acceleration of technological advancement, global interdependency with growing tensions, and the sustainability crisis due to natural resource overuse and climate change.

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The research method involved compiling phenomena from various areas of expertise at Sitra, reviewing futures reports, statistics, academic research, news articles, expert opinions, national foresight research, and discussions on futures.

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The report identifies three major drivers of change: rapid technological advancement, an interdependent world with rising tensions, and a global sustainability crisis. It explores the impact of new technologies on society, the challenges of global interdependency, and the urgent need for sustainable resource use to combat climate change.

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Categories: 2016 publication year | English publication language | Global geographic scope | climate change | consumer behavior | drivers | economic growth | global geographic scope | global interdependencies | global interdependency | global politics | resource consumption | sustainability | sustainability crisis | technological advancement | technological innovation | technology | urbanization