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What scenario predicts that traditional fuel vehicles will still be widely used alongside electric vehicles?
What scenario predicts that traditional fuel vehicles will still be widely used alongside electric vehicles?
What is a key step in the backcasting process to achieve a desired future?
What is a key step in the backcasting process to achieve a desired future?
Which of the following is a worst-case scenario related to electric vehicles?
Which of the following is a worst-case scenario related to electric vehicles?
What specific action can be taken to create a preferable scenario for electric vehicles in the UAE?
What specific action can be taken to create a preferable scenario for electric vehicles in the UAE?
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What could be a major goal of the UAE's backcasting approach regarding renewable energy by 2040?
What could be a major goal of the UAE's backcasting approach regarding renewable energy by 2040?
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What are the main components of the Future Foresight Framework?
What are the main components of the Future Foresight Framework?
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Which tool is commonly used in Trend Analysis to examine factors influencing trends?
Which tool is commonly used in Trend Analysis to examine factors influencing trends?
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What is primarily assessed using the Impact Analysis Matrix?
What is primarily assessed using the Impact Analysis Matrix?
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What is a positive effect of adopting electric vehicles (EVs) according to the Futures Wheel?
What is a positive effect of adopting electric vehicles (EVs) according to the Futures Wheel?
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Which of the following represents a challenge associated with electric vehicle adoption?
Which of the following represents a challenge associated with electric vehicle adoption?
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Which component of the Future Foresight Framework is concerned with actionable strategies?
Which component of the Future Foresight Framework is concerned with actionable strategies?
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In Trend Analysis, which of these is a driver influencing the trend towards renewable energy?
In Trend Analysis, which of these is a driver influencing the trend towards renewable energy?
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What does the Futures Wheel help stakeholders to do?
What does the Futures Wheel help stakeholders to do?
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Study Notes
Future Foresight Framework
- Comprises four stages: Planning, Exploring, Describing, and Developing.
- Planning involves analyzing current knowledge and beliefs.
- Exploring identifies global changes and emerging trends.
- Describing outlines potential futures based on insights.
- Developing creates actionable strategies for preferred futures.
- Example application: Analyzing urban planning trends for sustainable cities.
Trend Analysis
- Examines emerging patterns, like increased renewable energy use.
- Identifies factors driving trends: technology, societal values, environmental needs.
- Tools like STEEP analysis explore interactions shaping future developments.
- Example: Solar power adoption addresses energy demand, reduces emissions, and enhances sustainability.
Impact Analysis Matrix
- Evaluates trends by urgency and importance for prioritizing action.
- Example: Renewable energy adoption has high urgency due to global energy demand and environmental impacts.
- Positive effects include reduced emissions and energy security.
- Potential challenges include high costs and infrastructure limitations.
- Helps stakeholders allocate resources effectively.
Futures Wheel
- Visualizes direct and indirect effects of a trend.
- Example: Electric vehicles (EVs) directly reduce emissions and improve air quality.
- Indirect benefits include lower healthcare costs and green technology innovation.
- Challenges include battery waste and manufacturing costs.
- Helps anticipate ripple effects and ensuring policies address opportunities and risks.
- Example application: Promoting EVs in the UAE for sustainable transportation.
Future Scenarios
- Explores potential outcomes of a trend.
- Example: Electric vehicles (EVs) scenarios include widespread adoption, partial adoption, and stagnation due to failures or gaps.
- Example for the UAE: Policies for preferred EV implementation in the UAE could include investments in charging infrastructure, subsidies, and advanced recycling.
- Helps envision both ideal and problematic futures.
- Strategic planning can address risks and achieve aspirational outcomes.
Backcasting
- Begins by envisioning a desired future and works backward to define steps.
- Example: The UAE becoming a global leader in renewable energy by 2040.
- Identifying steps include policy reforms, scaling projects, and enhancing public awareness.
- Aims to identify gaps between the present and the desired outcome and bridge them with actionable plans.
- Example: Setting annual milestones, fostering international partnerships, and training a skilled workforce.
- Aligns current efforts with long-term aspirations for attainable goals.
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Description
This quiz addresses the Future Foresight Framework, which consists of planning, exploring, describing, and developing actionable strategies. It also covers trend analysis, focusing on emerging patterns in areas like renewable energy and urban sustainability. Test your knowledge on how these concepts apply to real-world scenarios.
