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About This Trend
The number of refugees globally has dramatically increased over the past two years. According to the UN Refugee Agency, in 2022108.4 millionpeople were displaced globally due to human rights violations, violence, persecution, general conflict, and climate change. This 27 percent increase from 2021 to 2022 has surpassed the record set during and after the unfolding of WWII and is expected to rise again this year. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to1.2 billion peopledue to climate change alone.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
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Politics and Geopolitical Dynamics
Timeframe: Act Now
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