Report identifies seven ‘global megatrends’ shaping the 21st century

Phys.org  July 27, 2022 In 2012, CSIRO published a report called Our Future World, which delivered an evidence-based view of future megatrends many of which are living reality. In the new report researchers in Australia provide an update on the 2012 report and capture other trends and drivers. According to the researchers the new megatrends are: Climate change; Leaner, cleaner and greener innovative solutions to meet demand; Escalating health imperative (aging populations, high rates of chronic illness); Geopolitical shifts (disrupted patterns of global trade); Diving into digital (rapid growth of telehealth, online retail, education, and entertainment); Increasingly autonomous (AI use); […]