Impact Trust • Working glossary

Signals of change

Observable evidence in the present – new policies, technological breakthroughs, social movements, climate events – that indicate deeper shifts are underway or approaching.

Details

Our Take
Horizon 2045 distinguishes these from ‘weak signals’: signals of change are the broader category that includes both weak and strong signals. Accessible term that practitioners understand intuitively.
Examples of Use
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