Anticipation

In futures studies, the concept of change signals refers to indications or evidence that a significant change is occurring or may occur in the future.

Change signals are used by futurists to capture and anticipate possible major transformations that could impact multiple dimensions in the next 5, 15, or even 25 years. To do this, we use the anticipatory categories employed by GESDA (2024), the STEEP+V classification also used by UNDP (2024), and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030.

The purpose of this exercise is to better prepare ourselves through resilient strategies that allow us to foresee, adapt, and project in the face of these possible changes.

Reference image of the Signal Radar generated using the repository
(with 5 signals)

Reference image of the SDG Tree of Signals generated using the repository
(with 50 signals)

Signals of Change

We seek indications or evidence that a significant change is occurring or may occur in the future. These signals can be events, weak trends, emerging technologies, or changes in people's behaviors or attitudes.

Would you like to contribute to our observatory?

Complete the following form with the change signal you have identified

Watch this video and download the following leaflet we prepared so you can scan signals!

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