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Global Opportunity Report 2015
The Global Opportunity Report 2015 aims to show how five major global risks to building a sustainable and prosperous society (the lack of fresh water, unsustainable urbanization, continued lock-in to fossil fuels, the rise in non-communicable diseases, and extreme weather) can be turned into 15 opportunities. Opportunities that serve as economic and social game-changers – for a safe and sustainable future.
The risks and opportunities substantiated in the report are as follows:
Risk #1: Extreme weather
Opportunities:
- Early warning and forecasting services
- Investments in resilience
- Cost-effective adaptation
Risk #2: Lack of fresh water
Opportunities:
- Water-efficient agriculture
- Fresh water production
- Smart water regulation
Risk #3: Unsustainable urbanisation
Opportunities:
- Compact, green and connected cities
- Rural growth initiatives
- Smart cities
Risk #4: Non-communicable diseases
Opportunities:
- Combat NCDs with mobile technologies
- Innovative finance for a healthy generation
- Everyday health enablers
Risk #5: Lock-in to fossil fuels
Opportunities:
- Regulated energy transition
- Energy autonomy
- Green consumer choices
The report is made available by the Global Opportuniy Network, the UN Global Compact, Monday Morning Global Institute and Sustainia.
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