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Megatrends

Megatrends

Shaping the debate with industry leading insights and a diversity of opinion. A more equitable future is within reach. First, we must harness the enormous potential of the 21^st century’s people, places and spaces.

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Digital Transformation

Digitalisation is transforming our interactions and transactions, habits and habitats. In this new age of possibility, we are both more connected and more divided than ever before.

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Markets & Geopolitics

The climate emergency is reshaping the world of politics and finance. The need for ethical governance, responsible markets and sustainable, inclusive growth is more pronounced than ever.

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Natural Environment

The built environment accounts for nearly a quarter of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate disaster cannot be averted without transformational action across the sector.

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Urbanisation

The COVID-19 crisis shone a light on liveability deficits across the urbanised world. For cities to remain engines of growth, opportunity and prosperity, there can be no more business as usual.

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