PART ONE: Key Indicators

Food Trends

• Grain Harvest and Hunger Both Grow
• Meat Production and Consumption Rise
• Aquaculture Pushes Fish Harvest Higher

Energy and Climate Trends

• Fossil Fuel Use Surges
• Nuclear Power Rises Once More
• Global Wind Growth Continues
• Solar Energy Markets Booming
• Biofuel Use Growing Rapidly
• Climate Change Indicators on the Rise

Economic Trends

• Global Economy Continues to Grow
• World Trade Rises Sharply
• Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Decline
• Weather-Related Disasters Near a Record
• Steel Surging

Transportation Trends

• Vehicle Production Sets New Record
• Bicycle Production Recovers
• Air Travel Slowly Recovering

Health and Social Trends

• Population Continues Its Steady Rise
• Number of Refugees Declines
• HIV/AIDS Crisis Worsening Worldwide
• Cigarette Production Drops

Conflict and Peace Trends

• Violent Conflicts Unchanged
• Military Expenditures Surge
• Peacekeeping Expenditures Soar
• Mixed Progress on Reducing Nuclear Arsenals

PART TWO: Special Features

Environment Features

• Mammals in Decline
• Global Ice Melting Accelerating
• Wetlands Drying Up
• Forest Loss Continues
• Air Pollution Still a Problem

Economy and Social Features

• Socially Responsible Investing Spreads
• Interest in Responsible Travel Grows
• Global Jobs Situation Still Poor

Governance Features

• Global Public Policy Cooperation Grows
• Greater Effort Needed to Achieve the MDGs