The Economist Menu Weekly edition Search Subscribe Sign in Economist Films Films Subscriber events The World Ahead 2022 Space tourism, techlash and climate crunch Nov 19th 2021 F rom climate change to the rise of China and the future of space travel, Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead, examines what’s in store for 2022. Broaden your horizons with a provocative vision of the future that highlights the trends to think about in the year ahead. THE CLIMATE ISSUE Climate-change analysis that you won’t read elsewhere in The Economist Delivered to your inbox every fortnight Sign up More from Films Social mobility is decreasing It’s becoming harder to get rich if you’re born poor Megacities, mega-problems How to manage a megacity Economist Films Out of office Subscribe Group subscriptions Reuse our content Help and contact us Keep updated Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube RSS Published since September 1843 to take part in “a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.” The Economist About Advertise Press centre Store The Economist Group The Economist Group Economist Intelligence Economist Impact Economist Events Working Here Which MBA? GMAT Tutor GRE Tutor Executive Jobs Executive Education Navigator Executive Education: The New Global Order Executive Education: Business Writing Terms of Use Privacy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Accessibility Modern Slavery Statement Do Not Sell My Personal Information Copyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2021. All rights reserved. Here's how we use cookies To give you the best experience, we tailor our site to show the most relevant content and bring helpful offers to you. You can update your preferences at any time, at the bottom of any page. Learn more about how your data is used in our cookie policy. Why we use your data: Manage Accept