Early Warning, Emerging Issues and Futures - UNEP Foresight Briefs

This document outlines the purpose and scope of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Foresight Briefs, a series of concise publications that identify hotspots of environmental change, examine emerging scientific topics, and analyse contemporary environmental challenges. The briefs are presented as an early warning resource that provides systematic insights into potential future developments and alternative environmental scenarios. They support policy and strategic decision-making through evidence-based analysis of risks, opportunities, and interconnected trends.