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WHAT'S NEXT?: Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population aged over 60 will double from about 11 per cent to 22 per cent.

• [New] One in five people in Ireland will be aged 65 or older in just 15 years, creating a looming increased demand for nursing-home beds and home supports, even if more citizens enjoy healthy ageing. Irish Independent
• [New] California State Teachers' Retirement System is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world with $297.6 billion in assets, and has been a leader for two decades in recognizing the investment risks and opportunities wrought by the climate crisis. The Investor Agenda
• [New] Healthy ageing is integral to achieving the World Bank's ambitious target of assisting countries in providing quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. World Bank Group
• [New] Civil liberties organization the Open Rights Group is concerned the Online Safety Act age check requirements for platforms may introduce a wide range of new cybersecurity risks for users, or even push children towards more dangerous sites. BBC News
• [New] Across England as a whole, the proportion of the population who are of state pension age is projected to rise from 17.6% to 18.7% between mid-2022 and mid-2032. LBC
• [New] In Singapore, the proportion of citizens aged 65 and above has risen from 12.4% in 2014 to 19.9% in 2024, and is expected to reach 24.1% by 2030. archyde
• [New] The UK is ageing, and to ensure that its population remains stable the Migration Advisory Committee estimates that net migration of 120,000 people a year will be needed. Centre for European Reform
• [New] A wider war would not only risk increased violence against the Iranian state, but senior Iranian officials believe an expanded conflict could also threaten regime survival. The American Legion
• [New] The proportion of people of State Pension age is projected to increase in all but 11 local authorities in England. Office for National Statistics
• [New] By 2080, the median age is projected to reach around 40 years, and the proportion of people aged 65 and older will double by 2050. id-times.com
• [New] The estimated likelihood that people aged 65 and over will use residential care at any time before they die has been projected to increase to 53% by 2040. Mary Holm
• [New] Retaliatory measures in a U.S. spending and tax bill could hit Canadians' pension funds and investments. CityNews Toronto
• [New] In Australia alone, over 1 million people will be aged 80 or above by 2025, and nearly 20% of the workforce in healthcare and social assistance will be involved in aged care services. DP Training
• [New] Sustainable Growth: Inclusive pensions are key to sustainable economic growth, vital for India's target to be a developed economy by 2047. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] The demand for dental hygienists is projected to continue growing in the coming years, driven by an aging population and increasing awareness of the importance of oral health. archyde
• By 2050, the number of people aged 60 and above will double, reaching approximately 2.1 billion. The News International
• The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other organizations have warned retaliatory measures in a U.S. budget bill could hit Canadians' pension funds and investments. CBC
• Senior Iranian regime officials accused Israel of committing crimes for violating the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic and threatened that the Zionist regime would pay a heavy price. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• Senior Iranian regime officials accuse Israel of committing crimes and continue to threaten that Israel will continue to pay a heavy price for its ongoing attacks. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• Pension Reforms: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has brought attention to India's fragmented and inadequate pension system, with experts calling for an inclusive national pension system to address rising old-age dependency. AUBSP
• The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will deplete its reserves by 2033 and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) trust fund will remain solvent at least through 2099. AAF
• Context: India faces a looming demographic challenge as the old-age dependency ratio is projected to reach 30% by 2050, making an inclusive pension system a critical policy need. PMF IAS
• As 71% of global CEOs and 78% of senior executives believe AI will bolster their value over the next three years, technology integration has become essential for contemporary leadership development. Quarterdeck Ltd

Last updated: 02 July 2025