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 ======Environmental Actions Growing======
 =====Summary=====
-How we design everything, from technology to packaging to legislation, in the coming years will make a difference in our ability to effectively accomplish climate and sustainability related goals.
+In order to effectively address climate and sustainability goals, it is crucial to consider the design of technology, packaging, and legislation in the coming years. When outlining and pursuing environmental goals, the behaviors and relationships between communities and nations influence the success of any party in achieving their objectives. These relationships can either accelerate the need for climate-driven transitions, independence, and resiliency or impede the accomplishment of these goals. Cooperation and collaboration among individuals, corporations, associations, and policymakers are necessary to achieve impactful and timely environmental actions.
-The degree to which all relevant players prioritize climate action is one indicator towards shifting environmental priorities but the quality and speed at which those actions are implemented are largely missing components. Awareness and subsequent engagement in sustainable behaviors aren’t equal across individuals or corporations globally. When outlining and setting out to accomplish certain environmental goals, the behaviors of, and relationships with, other communities and nations influence any party’s ability to succeed in their goals. These relations can accelerate the need for climate driven transitions, independence, and resiliency or accelerate the achievement of these. Strategic preparations and change are needed to thrive amid potential disruptions due to climate change. Corporations/business/industry, consumers, associations, and policy makers “will need to build partnerships, pool investments, and agree on common standards, infrastructures, platforms, and governance frameworks.” (Record 351)
+Economic incentives can play a significant role in driving shifts towards sustainable behaviors, but efficiency and effectiveness must also be prioritized to avoid further harm to resources and increased energy demands. Businesses can reap economic benefits from embracing sustainability, but consumer willingness to pay a premium for sustainable goods is a determining factor. While the increasing environmental awareness is generating demand for eco-friendly products, it is essential to ensure that these solutions are efficient and effective to avoid resource depletion and heightened energy demands.
-Without cooperation and collaboration, we run the risk that our individual efforts won’t be impactful enough or fast enough to avoid the most severe consequences.
+Governments and legislation often serve as bottlenecks for environmental actions, hindering meaningful climate action. Despite climate change being recognized as a critical issue, voters and politicians alike often lack the necessary commitment. Governments need to prioritize meaningful climate action through long-term planning, favorable policies, and support for innovative solutions, which can contribute to resilience and financial stability in the face of climate change.
-Understanding and engaging motivation to adopt climate positive behaviors will be crucial in minimizing climate effects as well as achieving cooperation and collaboration across players.
-Economic incentives still seem to be a key driver motivating shifts towards environmental actions. Businesses can see economic benefits for adopting environmentally positive actions but often they are contingent upon consumers’ willingness to pay a premium for sustainable goods. Though the increasing environmental awareness is driving demand for environmental-friendliness and goods, there’s a risk – demand and technological solutions can harm resources and increase energy demands and climate impacts if they aren’t efficient and effective.
-Corporations and governments alike can benefit as these changes can increase resilience and financial stability in the face of climate change.
-Governments and legislation appear to be considerable bottle necks for certain environmental actions and have, in many cases, hindered action on climate change. For something that is considered one of, if not the key issue of our time, voters and politicians alike are lacking when it comes to meaningful climate action. Solutions and technologies being designed now are expected to be key to helping us combat climate change and policy needs to be looking ahead and preparing for/ to support what will come. Policies and policy makers need to engage in greater long-term thought and planning for climate related legislation. Willingness to take significant policy measures and regulations creating favorable conditions and opportunities for investment in innovation/innovative solutions will positively impact the fight against climate change.
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 ====Non-ferrous Metals Manufacturing: Vision for 2050 and Actions Needed====
-[[library:nonferrous_metals_manufacturing_vision_for_2050_and_actions_needed|Non-ferrous Metals Manufacturing: Vision for 2050 and Actions Needed]] by the [[encyclopedia:european_commission_joint_research_centre|European Commission Joint Research Centre]]
+[[library:nonferrous_metals_manufacturing_vision_for_2050_and_actions_needed|Non-ferrous Metals Manufacturing: Vision for 2050 and Actions Needed]] by the [[encyclopedia:european_commission_joint_research_centre|European Commission Joint Research Centre]] followed a participatory and qualitative approach in this foresight study, involving representatives from the industry, research institutions, policymakers, trade unions, and stakeholders from both upstream and downstream sectors. The study aimed to establish a long-term vision for the industry by 2050 and propose specific actions for the industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders to address the sector's challenges related to trade, competition, innovation, resources, business integrity, and skills, thereby advancing towards the envisioned future. One of the key trends identified as influential to the industry was "the increasing public awareness of environmental issues and the correlated demand for more environment-friendliness."
 ====Future of Government in 2030====
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 [[library:review_of_how_science_and_technology_could_contribute_to_better_energy_management_in_the_future_futures_studies|Review of how science and technology could contribute to better energy management in the future: futures studies]] by the [[encyclopedia:uk_government_office_for_science|UK Government Office for Science]] explores potential future energy scenarios and their implications for the United Kingdom. It examines different pathways for energy generation, consumption, and policies. The report aims to inform policymakers and stakeholders about potential energy futures to facilitate decision-making and planning for a sustainable and resilient energy system in the UK.
-====The Future of Asia: Forces of Change and Potential Surprises====
-[[library:the_future_of_asia_forces_of_change_and_potential_surprises|The Future of Asia: Forces of Change and Potential Surprises]] by [[encyclopedia:policy_horizons_canada|Policy Horizons Canada]] examines the potential future trends and challenges that Canada may face in the next 10-15 years. It explores various topics including technological advancements, climate change, demographic shifts, and geopolitical dynamics.
 ====It’s Alive: a vision for tall buildings in 2050====
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 ====Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development====
-[[library:scenarios_for_the_future_of_technology_and_international_development|Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development]] by explores four scenarios: Lock Step, Clever Together, Hack Attack, and Smart Scramble, each depicting different trajectories of technological development and their socio-economic impacts, and their implications for technology and global development. It examines how technological advancements can either exacerbate inequalities or contribute to equitable and sustainable development, highlighting the need for proactive measures to harness technology for positive outcomes and address potential challenges. One of the key social and environmental uncertainties presented during the scenario workshop was the prioritization or de-prioritization of global climate change awareness and action.
+[[library:scenarios_for_the_future_of_technology_and_international_development|Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development]] by [[encyclopedia:rockefeller_foundation|Rockefeller Foundation]] explores four scenarios: Lock Step, Clever Together, Hack Attack, and Smart Scramble, each depicting different trajectories of technological development and their socio-economic impacts, and their implications for technology and global development. It examines how technological advancements can either exacerbate inequalities or contribute to equitable and sustainable development, highlighting the need for proactive measures to harness technology for positive outcomes and address potential challenges. One of the key social and environmental uncertainties presented during the scenario workshop was the prioritization or de-prioritization of global climate change awareness and action.
 ====Thinking MENA Futures: The Next Five Years and Beyond====