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What risks and opportunities lie ahead? Which issues deserve our focus? SEI experts present key insights affecting the transition of communities, societies, technologies, the private sector, public policymaking and international relations.
As the world faces the daunting prospect of surpassing the critical 1.5°C threshold, what actions will follow? Will this alarming possibility trigger a surge in global efforts to combat climate change, or will it lead to a paralyzing "doom loop" of inaction? Get an analysis of the challenges and potential pathways forward as humanity confronts a pivotal moment in its battle against global warming.
Perspective / How will will the prospect of reaching and breaching the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target influence actions to contain global warming?
As the planet faces mounting pressure on its finite resources, a new race is unfolding, not just on land and in the oceans, but also in the vast expanse of outer space. How will humanity navigate the complex trade-offs and conflicts that arise from this intensifying competition for strategic assets? Explore the challenges and opportunities at the forefront of this new "space race," where the quest for resources extends from the depths of the oceans to the moon and beyond.
Perspective / Unprecedented pressure on the planet’s finite resources fuels a new race for space of all kinds. How will we manage the trade-offs and resulting conflicts?
In a world beset by escalating conflicts and deepening divisions, can international cooperation rise to the challenge, or will it crumble under the weight of global crises? Dive into an exploration of the world's geopolitical landscape, where the fate of multilateral institutions hangs in the balance.
Perspective / At this time of growing geopolitical fragmentation and conflict, how can the world foster the multilateral cooperation needed to address global problems?
In this feature, we revisit Currents 2023, exploring its impact and accuracy in predicting sustainable development trends. Join Robert Watt, SEI’s Engagement Director, as he delves into the key trends identified a year ago, examining their real-world effects and implications.
Feature / As we prepare to launch Currents 2024 on 17 January, it is time to take stock. Did we detect the way the winds were blowing when we looked ahead to 2023?
Feature / Watch our Currents 2023 event from 11 January and read the perspectives by our researchers on topics to follow in the coming year.
Past event / What risks and opportunities are surfacing as we begin 2024? What issues warrant greater attention? Expert panelists offered their perspectives.
Journal article / By empowering communities and adopting participatory approaches, citizen science projects generate essential knowledge that informs decision-making processes.
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