The world is in transition. New trends are emerging. Which of these will shape 2025?
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What risks and opportunities lie ahead? Which issues deserve our focus? On 21 January 2025, SEI will outline the key trends shaping global agendas in 2025 and beyond.
The insights leverage the expertise of SEI, its centres on five continents, and its longstanding work on issues affecting climate, societies, sustainable development, and the environment.
Join us on the day for an opening discussion of key issues featuring SEI experts:
Following the event, we will be publishing a new podcast series with SEI researchers and external guests to examine these issues in greater depth and discuss how they may unfold in the year ahead.
Welcome to SEI Currents 2025! We look forward to an engaging discussion on the key trends shaping global agendas. Register now to secure your spot!
Registration is required to participate. Practical details, including the link to join, will be sent to you ahead of the event.
Discover insights from previous editions of this annual series. Each year, SEI experts highlight emerging trends and key issues shaping global agendas. Explore past discussions and stay informed on the evolution of these critical topics.
Perspective / How will will the prospect of reaching and breaching the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target influence actions to contain global warming?
Perspective / Unprecedented pressure on the planet’s finite resources fuels a new race for space of all kinds. How will we manage the trade-offs and resulting conflicts?
Perspective / At this time of growing geopolitical fragmentation and conflict, how can the world foster the multilateral cooperation needed to address global problems?
Feature / As SEI prepares to launch Currents 2025 on 21 January, it is time to take stock. Did we detect the way the winds were blowing when we looked ahead to 2024?
Feature / As we prepare to launch Currents 2024 on 17 January, it is time to take stock. Did we detect the way the winds were blowing when we looked ahead to 2023?
Feature / Explore perspectives by our researchers on the trends and topics set to shape 2024.
Feature / As we prepare to launch Currents 2024 on 17 January, it is time to take stock. Did we detect the way the winds were blowing when we looked ahead to 2023?
Feature / Watch our Currents 2023 event from 11 January and read the perspectives by our researchers on topics to follow in the coming year.
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