HEALTH CHALLENGES
Innovations in Gene Therapy
Uptick in Bio-Resistance
Changing Patterns of Diseases
The Specter of Genetic Discrimination
Action on Nano-risk
Decreased Effectiveness of Antibiotics
 Substances of Very High Concern

INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHALLENGES
Declining National Currencies
U.S. Versus International Standardization
Proliferation of WMD
E-7 Countries Rising and Shifting Alliances

ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
The Economics of Climate Change
The European Union Environmental Liability Directive (ELD, 2004/35/EC)
Oxygen Depletion
Rising Waters
Feeding 8 Billion People
The Question of Genetically Modified Foods
Non-Food Farming Rising
Waste Production

SOCIAL CHALLENGES
Corporate Social Responsibility
Competencies or General Education
Accommodating the Aging Population

2009 Global Emerging Issues by Topic: 0-1 Years Impact (and beyond)