OVERVIEW


By 2010, global society will be in the middle of a number of transitions, the outcomes of which are highly uncertain.

MAJOR GLOBAL TRENDS


Demographic Transitions


Social Change


Economic Restructuring


Political Structures


Technological Frameworks


Environmental Realities


KEY UNCERTAINTIES


Scenario thinking is essential in an era of increasing uncertainty and complexity. Some key dimensions of global uncertainty are: Prospects for "accidents" will increase rather than decline during the next 20 years.

Implications



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