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English: Futures essay

Futures essay

Futures essay consists of written story lines that are used as parts of a horizon scan or a scenario study. They are typically based on a literature review and on creative and logical thinking of the authors. A story line consists of a coherent description of several possible or desirable future developments and/or events which can lead to a possible or desirable future, such as a breakthrough towards the green economy after a long period of technological and behavioural change.

Sources

Ash, N. et al. (eds.). 2010. Ecosystems and human well-being – a manual for assessment practitioners. Washington