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Global predictions for 2023
Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.
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Consumers demand innovation from their energy suppliers
New services from Ipsos and Synthesio help energy and utilities brands track consumer trends and spot innovation opportunities.
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Climate change: a growing skepticism
Purchasing power is now the key priority on a global level. Despite the importance they attribute to the climate and extreme weather events, people are less inclined to become involved and are more dubious as to the human origins of the phenomenon.
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While still dominant, broken-system sentiment is receding in many countries
Trends suggest elections have a dampening effect on anti-establishment feeling.
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Seven in 10 people in 34 countries support global rules to stop plastic pollution
Consumers globally believe it is important for such a treaty to incorporate five key measures to tackle plastic pollution : ban unnecessary single-use plastics, ban types of plastic that cannot be easily recycled, have rules making manufacturers and retailers responsible for reducing, re-using and recycling plastic packaging, have global rules requiring all new plastic products to contain recycled plastic and require labelling of plastic products so that it is clear how to responsibly sort them for reuse, recycling or disposal.
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68% globally are willing to accept new policies encouraging sustainable technology adoptions
Incentives, discounts and other inducements are most supported policies to help tackle climate change in new global study ahead of COP27
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Nation Brands Index 2022: Germany finishes first again with Japan and Canada rounding out the top three nations
Germany finishes in first place again, while Japan overtakes Canada for second place — its best performance since 2018, when it also ranked second. Japan sees strong reputational rankings on the Exports, Tourism, and Culture indices. The United Kingdom’s ranking drops again in 2022, moving from fifth to sixth. Russia’s ranking falls to the bottom three nations.
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Pandemic concerns recede, inflation looming public consumption – Ipsos study
The Ipsos SEA Ahead survey ran across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam in May and June 2022.