2018 has seen increasing change on the global stage. We are witnessing further societal fragmentation across many Western markets, as a result of the increasing wealth divides and dislocation of individuals from society.
At this time of the year it is customary to look back at the year just ended and try a little crystal ball gazing into the new year.
A complete ban on all types of plastics could cause more damage to the planet than their continued use.
So what are the concerns that are currently uppermost in discusions in the board rooms of the life sciences sector?
Nuclear energy is seen by its supporters as the only real solution for the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
As well as preparing for all the different potential Brexit outcomes, including the move of the European Medicines Agency from London to Amsterdam, the European pharma sector is also facing the implementation of the EU Falsified Medicine Directive within the next few months.
Early summer 2018 has been a time of celebration for anyone involved in chemicals management, particularly the EU REACH regulation.
In less than a year, the UK will leave the EU – the countdown has begun, or has it? What exactly will happen on 29 March 2019?