Ways Out of the Polycrisis

In this article, Jürgen Scheffran explores the escalating global polycrisis arguing that current governance systems are failing to prevent catastrophic tipping points in the Earth system. He emphasizes the urgency of shifting from reactive measures to proactive strategies that foster “positive tipping points,” such as the rapid adoption of renewable energy and sustainable food systems. These self-reinforcing changes, driven by coordinated technological, political, and societal efforts, can counteract destabilizing trends. Ultimately, the article calls for a just and cooperative global transformation, rooted in ecological peacebuilding and systemic change, to safeguard planetary habitability for future generations.