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Our Future World report

2022 Update

Global megatrends impacting the way we live

A once-in-a-decade report identifying seven global megatrends that hold the key to the challenges and opportunities ahead. This report presents an update on CSIRO’s global megatrends out to 2042 with the view to guide long-term investment, strategic and policy directions across government, industry, the not-for-profit sector and the broader Australian community.

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Our experts work with business, government and community organisations to help tackle innovation challenges, navigate change in the digital economy and plan for an uncertain future.

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By analysing emerging trends, drivers and scenarios using data science techniques, we can generate accurate insights to inform future strategy and policy decisions. Our Strategic Insights team work to bridge the gap between technology and strategy to help government, industry and community plan for an uncertain future.

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CSIRO's latest working paper finds that for every dollar invested in Australia, there is a $3.5 return on investment and a 10 per cent average annual return.

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