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Weak signals and trend analysis: horizon scanning

This case study, focusing on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, illustrates how the department used the Horizon Scanning tool from the Futures Toolkit, and the emerging trends and Updated Global Megatrends reports.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 28 August 2025

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Weak signals and trend analysis: horizon scanning

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This case study showcases work delivered by Andthen, commissioned by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Futures team in 2024-2025, as part of a broader initiative to develop a horizon scanning capability at Defra. One of the project outputs, Defra’s 2024 Megatrends, is available on Defra’s science search.

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Published 28 August 2025