The World in 2025 - Contributions from an expert group
The world in 2025 is approaching a critical juncture where humanity must choose between a tragic collapse or a transformative self-control to ensure survival and sustainability.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | european commission directorate-general for research communication unit, European Commission |
| Authors: | Christophe Gouel, Geoff Mulgan, Gijs Beets, Hugo Valin, Irina Kuklina, Jacques Theys, Josephine Green, João Caraça, Loukas Tsoukalis, Luc Soete, Nicole Gnesotto, Professor Uno Svedin, Rongping Mu, Samir Amin, Thierry Gaudin, Yvan Decreux, Elie Faroult (editor) |
| Time Horizon: | 2025 |
| Page count: | 390 pages |
Methods
Key environmental concerns include climate change, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. Technological advancements in internet connectivity are rapidly changing human behavior and awareness of planetary preservation. Demographic trends indicate a slowdown in population growth, with urbanization and climate-induced migrations reshaping global population distribution. Sustainable technologies for energy, agriculture, and environment are well-known, but their widespread adoption is hindered by economic and political barriers.
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Key Insights
The approaching limits of the planet's resources, particularly evident in climate change, water management, and biodiversity, necessitate urgent action. The rise of the internet and digital communication is reshaping society, while demographic shifts and migrations are creating new challenges. Sustainable technologies exist to address these issues, but their implementation requires significant changes in governance and societal behavior.
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