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Articulating Crisis and Creating Radical Alternatives

This report presents the outcomes of a participatory and co-created process facilitated by the Global Tapestry of Alternatives (GTA), a global initiative that weaves together networks of grassroots movements, helping initiate interactions among alternatives to the dominant hegemonic system. Drawing from in-depth reflections by GTA facilitation teams and regional participants in India, Mexico, Colombia, and […]

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Understanding biodiversity – ecosystem service linkages in real landscapes

The article examines the impact of human-driven biodiversity loss and its consequences for ecosystem functions and services, emphasizing its role in the global polycrisis. It highlights the need for large-scale, real-world studies to understand biodiversity-ecosystem service linkages beyond small-scale experiments. In response to these research needs, the authors introduce a Topical Collection comprising 13 studies

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Impact 2024: How Donald Trump’s Reelection Could Amplify Global Inter-systemic Risk

The November 2024 federal election in the United States could mark an abrupt inflection point not only in the evolution of the American polity but also in the direction of global society. In this report, the Cascade Institute’s Polycrisis research team examines possible global systemic impacts of a second Trump presidency and maps the ways

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Risk Management: Charting the Course for a Sustainable Future of the Fashion Industry

In this article, Laura Macchion examines how corporate social responsibility (CSR) and risk management intersect in the fashion industry. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating responsible practices into business strategies to mitigate risks and support long-term profitability. Focusing on a multinational fashion supply chain, it draws on real-world examples to illustrate the challenges and

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Loneliness in Times of Global Polycrises

The authors argue that polycrises “are associated with enormous psychological stress, especially for vulnerable groups”, in part because they impair social interaction. The resulting loneliness then affects people’s behaviors within a polycrisis by: increasing mental and physical morbidity and mortality, increasing negative cognitive bias, decreasing social engagement, lowering voter turnout, and by bringing other latent

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Understanding the Climate Crisis in an Era of Polycrisis

The author examines the climate crisis through the lens of polycrisis, highlighting how climate change exacerbates environmental degradation and intensifies interconnected crises such as infrastructure failures, biodiversity loss, pandemics, supply chain disruptions, and civil unrest. He underscores the need for comprehensive, systemic responses to effectively manage these challenges.

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