Global Megatrends


Global Megatrends are large-scale forces reshaping societies, economies, and environments over decades. By understanding them, organisations can anticipate change, manage risk, and build CR&S strategies that are resilient, relevant, and future-proof.

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Global Megatrends

Global Megatrends Definition

Megatrends are sustained, long-term forces of change that shape the world over decades. They differ from shorter-term trends or fads in that they are structural, cross-sector, and globally significant. Hajkowicz (2015) describes megatrends as shifts that are slow to form but once established, have a decisive and enduring influence across societies, economies, and environments. For organisations, megatrends represent the strategic context within which all decisions about purpose, risk and responsibility must be made.

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  • Hajkowicz, S. (2015). Global Megatrends: Seven Patterns of Change Shaping Our Future. CSIRO Publishing.
  • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2022) Sixth Assessment Report: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. IPCC. www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2
  • International Labour Organisation (2022) World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022. ILO. World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2022 | International Labour Organization
  • Naisbitt, J. (1982). Megatrends: Ten New Directions Transforming Our Lives. Warner Books.

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