Tpgether and independently - the world and Finland in the 2010s describes international and national changes in our enrivonment until 2020. The first part describes the likely developments of the next years, placing the emphasis on Finland's position amidst international trends. The second part presents five descriptions with special themes concerning a 2020 society in which certain developments will have taken place. These developments are possible, but not necessarily the most likely outcomes as seen from the present standpoint.