How Mintel’s 2021 global consumer trends are playing out in India As the experts in what consumers want and why, Mintel identifies seven trends that will shape global consumer markets in 2021 and beyond
As experts in what consumers want and why, Mintel is uniquely suited to predict the future of consumer behaviour and what that means for brands. Our new 2021 forecasts remain embedded within our system of Mintel’s 7 Trend Drivers and their supporting pillars. They also take into account the changes that have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic the subtle yet profound shifts in consumer thinking and responses from brands and attempt to encapsulate the better future that consumers, globally, aspire to, and towards which brands can build their own strategic visions.
As experts in what consumers want and why, Mintel is uniquely suited to predict the future of consumer behaviour and what that means for brands. Our new 2021 forecasts remain embedded within our system of Mintel’s 7 Trend Drivers and their supporting pillars. They also take into account the changes that have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic the subtle yet profound shifts in consumer thinking and responses from brands and attempt to encapsulate the better future that consumers, globally, aspire to, and towards which brands can build their own strategic visions. Consumers are in search of a wellbeing experience through an entirely new lens built around a sense of uncertainty as to when life will shift to more balanced routines. This is driving demand for comfort and structure.
Guam looks to Hawaii for sustainability tracking
Guam is looking at Hawaii for examples of how the island can track its sustainability goals.
Hawaii has the Aloha+ Challenge Dashboard, an online open-data platform to track progress, provide accountability and ensure transparency on Hawai`i’s sustainability goals.
Hawai i Green Growth representatives spoke to Guam officials Friday about the platform. Guam s G3 Working Group is partnering with Hawai i Green Growth to implement a similar dashboard for Guam to track progress on goals outlined in the G3 Action Framework.
The platform provides data that shows Hawaii s progress in meeting its sustainable goals, including solid waste reduction, local food production and clean energy transformation. The website shows if Hawaii s on track with the goals or if things can be improved. The website is user friendly and gives clear information on what Hawaii is doing.
Which countries have not signed Paris Agreement? Climate change accord explained!
So the United States are joining the Paris agreement again, but what other countries have not signed it? Read on to find out.
The Paris agreement was introduced in 2016 as a climate change treaty. Created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, it aims to deal with greenhouse-gas-emissions, mitigation, and finance.
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Ultimately, the goal of the agreement is to keep the increase in the global average temperature to less than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Joining the agreement means countries have a requirement to plan and report on its efforts to reduce global warming and emissions.
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