Society

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.

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.

Trends suggest elections have a dampening effect on anti-establishment feeling.

This was a year which saw people around the globe grappling with a complex array of challenges, all at the same time.

Awareness, priorities and expectations

The segmentation of sustainability

Online users want better control over how their personal data is collected, used and sold.

Brazil and Germany are most widely expected to be the tournament’s finalists

Incentives, discounts and other inducements are most supported policies to help tackle climate change in new global study ahead of COP27