Trends Identified

Ubiquitous radio-frequency identification tagging of products and people
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Hybrid vehicles
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Drug delivery targeted to specific tumors or pathogens
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Improved diagnostic and surgical methods
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Quantum-mechanical cryptography for secure information transfer
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Communication devices for ubiquitous information access
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Pervasive sensors
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Tissue engineering
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Computers embedded in clothing or other wearable items
2006
Global Technology Revolution 2020
RAND Corporation
Growing scarcity of water world-wide
Apart from its human impact on the most exposed societies, water scarcity may lead to conflicts and forced migration. Europe could be affected both directly and indirectly, and faces considerable challenges as a result.
2016
Global Trendometer - essays on medium- and long-term global trends
European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS)