Urbanizing Asia and Green Urban Growth
This report identifies emerging global challenges and opportunities for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, focusing on what lies beyond the horizon, particularly in the context of technological innovations and their potential societal impact.
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| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Policy Horizons Canada |
| Publication date: | February 1, 2014 |
| Authors: | Alain Piquette, Deanna Jamieson, Eric Ward, Ian Lambert, Jason Steeves, Jennifer O’Rourke, Katherine Antal, Kurt Richardson, Lisa Dixon, Marcus Ballinger, Maryam Alam, Nadia Zwierzchowska, Nelly Leonidis, Peter Padbury, Sarah Evans, Sven Schirmer, Wendy Schultz |
| Geographic focus: | Asia |
| Page count: | 3 |
Methods
The research method involved a comprehensive environmental scan, literature review, expert interviews, and a crowdsourcing questionnaire. Over 600 weak signals were reviewed, and insights from various think tanks and government sources were considered. The crowdsourcing exercise engaged 236 external participants from over 60 countries, who contributed 707 substantive inputs.
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Key Insights
The report explores a range of emerging global challenges that could profoundly shape society, emphasizing the need for publicly-funded research to inform public dialogue and policy development. It highlights the importance of multi-disciplinary cooperation to address these challenges, many of which stem from technological advancements. The report suggests that proactive, transdisciplinary exploration and discussion are crucial for understanding and addressing these future issues.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2014 publication year | English publication language | arts/culture | asia geographic scope | bio age | climate change | construction | digital economy | environment | global health | governance | human enhancement | security | society | sustainability | technology | urbanisation