The authors examine how decision-making evolves against the background of the transgressing and overlapping nature of today’s crisis phenomena, using crisis management and dynamic decision-making approaches.
Hanno Scholtz argues that the world’s polycrisis is caused by an outdated democratic model of “partitioning representation,” where citizens vote periodically and are represented by governments in global affairs. He proposes “Civil Democracy,” a new model that gives citizens and civil society more responsibility in decision-making, offering a path to solving global crises.
Global Polycrisis can be Tackled by Institutional Innovation Towards Democratic Efficacy Read More »
The authors explore the challenges of addressing “wicked problems,” such as emerging zoonotic diseases, and the potential of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research (ITDR) to tackle them. Using a case study on rodent-borne diseases (RBDs) in Europe, they examine the factors influencing ITDR’s success. The article highlights the limited adoption of ITDR in RBD research and
The authors present a bibliometric analysis of the research landscape on climate change risk assessment for species and ecosystems, identifying key themes, trends and collaborations. They integrate correlative, mechanistic, trait-based and criteria-based approaches, offering a comprehensive evaluation of their strengths and limitations. Five foundational concepts are highlighted as central to assessing risk: exposure, sensitivity, adaptivity,
The authors examine emerging trends in strategic management and sustainable development research amid global disruptions and polycrises, which contribute to the uncertainty of a non-ergodic world.
The authors examine the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on urban development in Hong Kong, emphasizing how the overlapping social, economic, and health crises amplify the effects.
From the City to the Suburb: City Dynamics in the Time of a Polycrisis Read More »
The author explores how, in times of polycrisis, young people become politically interested and active by engaging with the “civic web.”
The author explores Sustainable Strategic Management (SSM) as a framework for systemic solutions, enabling businesses to develop integrated strategies that address multiple global challenges. The article argues that SSM is essential not only for business survival but also for fostering resilience and sustainability in an interconnected world.
Revolutionizing business with sustainable strategic management Read More »
This paper outlines key theoretical, methodological and organisational steps for understanding and mitigating cascading crises. It highlights new areas for integrated and collaborative research that involves cascading risk.
Understanding and Mitigating Cascading Crises in the Global Interconnected System Read More »
This study examines the increasing frequency, intensity, and interconnectedness of global hazards, both natural and human-made, over the past century.
