Addressing the Globe’s Polycrisis with Lou Leonard, Dean of Clark University’s School of Climate, Environment, and Society

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In this episode, Dr. Lou Leonard explores the global polycrisis—a convergence of multiple crisis such as climate change, ecological degradation, and rising inequality. He explains how these overlapping challenges are weakening natural systems and disrupting the foundations of our economies and societies. Leonard emphasizes the urgency of confronting these interconnected issues and highlights the importance of individual awareness and action as part of a broader movement toward systemic transformation.

Author(s)

Melissa Hanson & Lou Leonard

Publication Date

24 October 2025

Publisher

Challenge. Change

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Resource Type

Video/Multimedia

Resource Theme

Learning resource

Uses the term polycrisis

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