Policy and Practice

The Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Era of Polycrisis

This editorial introduces the thematic issue “The Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Era of Polycrisis”, which explores the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) within a context of polycrisis, highlighting how overlapping global disruptions—such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical instability—have deepened structural inequalities across Europe […]

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Facing the Polycrisis: Human-Environmental Security for Planet Earth

This chapter of the Handbook on Migration and Human Rights examines the urgency of adopting a holistic vision for human–environmental security in shaping the future of the planet. It highlights how “human security” objectives can be aligned with “human rights” concerns in the design and implementation of responsible government policy aimed at safeguarding planet Earth.

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Reboot Development : The Economics of a Livable Planet

This report explores how economic growth has historically been linked to rising pollution and environmental degradation. It argues that new data and technologies now enable more informed policymaking and make it possible to decouple growth from environmental harm. It examines the economic stakes of planetary health, the environmental impacts of two defining twenty-first-century trends and

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Public Attitudes to Responding to Global Catastrophic Risks: A New Zealand Case Study

This paper examines public opinion on the New Zealand government’s potential role in planning for global catastrophic risks. Based on a representative survey, 66% of respondents supported the government developing specific plans to address catastrophic risks, and 60% supported establishing a dedicated commission or agency. Support was positively associated with age, education, income, and trust

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Ability of Politicians to Act – Climate Protection in the Era of the Polycrisis

This report examines five key societal and economic developments that significantly influence the ability of politicians to act in an era of polycrisis. These include: the global polycrisis as a defining condition of our time; increasing fragmentation within society; the structural transformation of the public sphere from mass media to micro-publics; the growing limitations of

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Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations: Intertwined Crises, Multiple Vulnerabilities

This report examines the complex and compounding challenges facing economies in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS). It highlights how overlapping crises—such as armed conflict, institutional fragility, climate-related disasters, commodity price volatility, and global economic shocks—interact to deepen poverty, food insecurity, and deficits in human development across FCS economies. The report calls for targeted, sequenced policy

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Rethinking Societal Resilience in a Time of Polycrisis

The authors presents key insights from a scoping review on societal resilience in the context of polycrisis. It emphasises that strengthening societal resilience in the polycrisis requires a clear understanding of how interdependent and causally entangled crises interact. This understanding can inform the development of targeted policies that address the underlying drivers of vulnerability and

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Public Administration in an Age of Polycrises: Multi-nodal Governance Approaches in Some South East Asian Countries

In this chapter, the authors explore how public administration can effectively respond to the contemporary polycrisis. Using a multi-nodal governance framework, the chapter examines how selected Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam, have navigated complex challenges such as environmental issues, disaster management, health and pandemic responses, and the rise

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Polycrisis and Political Cynicism: What are the Links?

The author examines the mutually reinforcing relationship between political cynicism and the emerging polycrisis. Verret integrates concepts such as governance performance, political distrust, and populism into a systemic analysis. He concludes that political cynicism both exacerbates and is intensified by economic instability, democratic backsliding, and governance failures, creating positive feedback loops that amplify systemic stress.

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Climate Policy in the Era of the Polycrisis: What can we expect in 2025?

In this conversation, the Centre for Science and Environment features Tim Sahay to explore the prospects for global decarbonisation in 2025 in the context of a polycrisis marked by geopolitical and economic turbulence. The discussion highlights the challenges posed by escalating military conflicts, shifting power dynamics, and intensifying climate impacts, while weighing the risks of

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