Our Future World: Global megatrends that will change the way we live

Author:

Hajkowicz, Stefan ; Cook, Hannah; Littleboy, Anna

Date of Publication:

2012-09-05

Publication Type:

Report

Pages:

28

Abstract:

This report presents a narrative of the future through six interlinked megatrends. A megatrend is a significant shift in environmental, economic and social conditions that will play-out over coming decades. They are: 1. More from less - Limited natural resources with rising demand. 2. Going, going, ... gone? - Pressure on biodiversity and ecological habitats. 3. The silk highway. The shifting world economy powered by developing Asia. 4. Forever young. The ageing population, retirement savings gap and healthcare expenditure. 5. Virtually here. The rise of online retail, tele-working and collaborative consumption. 6. Great expectations. New and rising consumer and societal demand for experiences over products.

Publisher:

CSIRO

Place of Publication:

Brisbane

Field Of Research:

Natural Resource Management; Social Change

Full Text Availability:

Our Future World brochure WEB.pdf (pdf) (1.32MB)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4225/08/584ee9706689b

Rights Notice:

This report has been placed on the CSIRO repository and may be made available to persons outside of CSIRO for non commercial purposes, in its entirety and without deletion of disclaimers and copyright information.

Identifier:

EP126135

Publication Sub Type:

Technical Report (Author)

Language:

English

Attribution Statement:

Hajkowicz, Stefan; Cook, Hannah; Littleboy, Anna. Our Future World: Global megatrends that will change the way we live. Brisbane: CSIRO; 2012. csiro:EP126135. https://doi.org/10.4225/08/584ee9706689b