Stories from 2050: Radical, inspiring and thought-provoking narratives around challenges and opportunities of our futures
This report presents a collection of radical, inspiring, and thought-provoking narratives about the future, addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate change and biodiversity crises.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | executive summary and download link |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | European Commission |
| Publication date: | December 14, 2021 |
| Authors: | Tanja Schindler, Graciela Guadarrama Baena |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | european_union |
| Page count: | 120 |
Methods
The research method involved collecting stories and narratives from various individuals, including experts and engaged citizens. These narratives were then compiled into a booklet to serve as a tool for Futures Literacy and Futures Thinking.
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Key Insights
The report “Stories from 2050” compiles 21 narratives from around the world, exploring the planetary emergency and existential threats of climate change and biodiversity loss. These stories, ranging from plausible sci-fi to fictional fairy tales, are designed to provoke abstract thinking and offer diverse perspectives on sustainability, cultural differences, and social changes. The narratives serve as a tool for Futures Literacy and Futures Thinking, complementing scenarios and trend research within the Foresight discipline. They aim to stimulate readers' thinking and provide layers of understanding about the future of the European Green Deal and global environmental issues.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2021 publication year | 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | european union geographic scope | English publication language | agriculture | biodiversity | climate change | cultural differences | european green deal | food | futures literacy | ocean | sci-fi narratives | social changes | sustainability