The Future of Materials Systems 2026

Appendix: Methodology Chapter 2 discusses how international cooperation approaches can adapt to meet the challenges of a multipolar world. The analysis is informed by the Forum’s global survey of leaders and in consultation with stakeholders across sectors and regions. This includes gathering input from the sources below. Advisory panel of 28 experts spanning private sector, intergovernmental organizations, governments, academia and civil society. Landscape mapping of 100 international cooperation initiatives on materials. 30 semi-structured expert interviews. Global survey of 150 business leaders across 15 industries and 12 countries: Industries represented Chemicals Construction & real estate Consumer goods & leisure products Electrical & electronic Energy systems Food & agriculture products Forestry & agriculture Household goods & furniture Logistics Machinery & industrial Mining & metals Packaging Telecommunications Textiles & apparel Transport Countries represented Australia Brazil Canada China France Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan United Kingdom United States Respondents to the global survey of business leaders comprised the following: Presidents/Chief Executive Officers/Owners C-level executives Senior Vice Presidents or Vice Presidents Directors29% 31% 8% 32% The Future of Materials Systems: Cooperation Opportunities in a Multipolar World 30