State of New Zealand’s Future sustainablefuture.info A: Background Sustainable Future Institute Is an independent think tank specialising in research and policy analysis. Project 2058 The strategic aim is to promote integrated long-term thinking, leadership and capacity-building so that New Zealand can effectively explore and manage risks and opportunities over the next 50 years. The method to achieve this aim is to produce a National Sustainable Development Strategy. Presentation Part A: Background Part B: 14 Global Drivers Part C: The Way Forward B: 14 Global Drivers of Change that May Affect New Zealand 1. Climate change 2. Population & demographics 3. Biological diversity & ecosystems 4. Energy 5. Resources & resources management 6. Values & beliefs 7. Justice & freedom 8. Political systems and institutions 9. Economic models 10. Infrastructure 11. Security & conflict 12. Research, science & technology 13. Information, learning & ideas 14. Wildcards C: The Way Forward