2030 Economic China could be the biggest global economy and India the fourth largest Major new industry sectors emerge as a result of advances in science and technology
Political No major new multi-nation global conflicts Security, environment and sustainability challenges remain prominent concerns
Socio-Demographic A global population of 8.3 billion, with 723 million in Europe Global social challenges remain around poverty, hunger, health and education
Environmental Alternative (non-nuclear) energy sources will be common in vehicles, homes and businesses – supplying 20-40% of all demand in most developed economies Demand for food and energy are expected to jump 50% compared with 2009 levels Fresh water demand could rise 30% on 2009 levels Without adaptation to the impacts of climate change, Southern Africa could see declines in production of 15% for wheat and 27% for maize
Science and Technology Advances in flight technology have shortened travel times Scientific progress and new technological advances continue to accelerate (e.g. biotechnology, nanotechnology, next generation computers). Advances in experiential technologies will lead to widespread use of developments such as virtual worlds, holograms, 3D projection, 3D television, virtual reality and interactive surfaces.
