We foster a strategic, future-oriented and anticipatory culture in the EU policymaking process.
Megatrends are long-term driving forces that are observable now and will most likely have significant influence on the future. The JRC monitors the development of 14 megatrends relevant for the future of the EU. We have developed a tailored workshop for policy engagement and megatrend analysis that uses them. See Megatrends Engagement Tools from the link below towards the end of the page.
There is a growing impact of technology and digital connectivity on how we live, including how we communicate, socialize, work, produce and govern.
Demand for water, food, energy, land and minerals is rising substantially, making natural resources increasingly scarce and more expensive.
New generations entering the workforce and older generations working longer are changing employment, career models, and organisational structures.
The diversification of threats, and the people behind them, are generating new challenges for the defence and security communities, and to society as a whole.
Continued unabated, anthropogenic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions will further increase changing climate patterns.
People in search of better opportunities - such as jobs, services and education - have been moving from rural, to urban areas across the world, and this accelerating trend…
New generations and hyperconnectivity are rapidly changing both educational needs and modes of delivery.
The absolute number of people living in extreme poverty has been declining. But the gap between the wealthiest and poorest of the population is widening.
The shift of economic power from the established Western economies and Japan towards the emerging economies in the East and South is set to continue.
By 2030, the consumer class is expected to reach almost 5 billion people. This means 1.3 billion more people with increased purchasing power than today.
Increasing demographic imbalances refer to the disparities and shifts in population distribution that are occurring globally and within regions.
Non-state actors, global conscientiousness, social media and the internationalisation of decision-making are forming new, multi-layered governing systems.
The societal and political significance of migration has increased. Migration dynamics have become more complex in an interconnected world.
Science and better living standards have reduced infectious diseases. Unhealthy lifestyles, pollution and other anthropogenic causes are turning into health burdens.
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