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The GESDA 2022 Science Breakthrough Radar®

Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator’sAnnual Report on Science Trends at 5, 10 and 25 years

In partnership with:Fondation pour Genève
    Trends
    What is cooking in the labs?
    Taking the Pulse of Society
    Why does it matter?
    Opportunities
    So... what can we do about it?
    The 2022 GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar provides an overview of science trends and breakthrough predictions at 5, 10 and 25 years in 37 science and technology emerging topics, a synthesis of the related fundamental debates and actions in society, and an exploration of opportunities for concerted action through initial contributions on the implications for international affairs, global challenges, and the SDGs.
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    Introductory Video

    We cannot predict the future, but we can anticipate it. Watch the introduction to learn more about the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar.

    A Letter from the Chairmen

    Anticipating scientific breakthroughs and accelerating their implementation – the aim of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation – is more relevant than ever.

    Executive Summary

    This 2022 release of the Science Breakthrough Radar is a significant expansion compared to the inaugural edition last year. It is being published amid rapidly mounting concern over the economic, social and environmental future of the planet, all of which are related to science and technology.

    Trends Explorer

    The GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar is made up of 37 scientific emerging topics and related sub-fields, across five scientific platforms. These are collated below for quick access into the report.

    5, 10, 25 Year Horizons

    The Science Breakthrough Radar presents 336 breakthrough predictions at 5, 10 and 25 years’ time horizons. They represent the views of the consulted expert community on what may happen in the short-, mid-, and longer-term for 28 emerging topics over five broad science areas - the GESDA Scientific Platforms.

    Contributor Profiles

    Over 700 scientists have contributed to the identification and descriptions of science trends and breakthrough predictions at 5, 10 and 25 years.

    Press & Media

    Media representatives and other interested persons wishing to know more about the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar and its methodology, or to be brought in contact with the scientists, scholars and thinkers.

    Emerging Topic Videos

    The topic videos introduce the emerging scientific topics described in the Science Breakthrough Radar.