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Human Behavioural Traits and the Polycrisis: A Systematic Review

The authors examine polycrisis as a defining challenge of the Anthropocene, identifying human behavioral traits—particularly maladaptations—as fundamental drivers. Through a systematic literature review, they highlight warfare, resource overexploitation, and cognitive biases as key contributors. By mapping the traits underlying these maladaptations, the study proposes leverage points to mitigate cascading crises and enhance global resilience.

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Multipolarization – Munich Security Report 2025

This report presents the findings of the Munich Security Index 2025—an index of global risk perceptions in the G7 and “BICS” countries. It examines the implications of multipolarization in the international order, emphasizing that current trends indicate the negative effects of greater multipolarity are prevailing, as widening divisions among major powers and competing governance models

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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2024. Resilience Pays: Investing and Financing for Our Future

The GAR 2025 report examines the likely future impacts of the world’s costliest hazards by 2050, considering different demographic trends, urbanization patterns, and climate scenarios. Drawing on new modelling tools and dozens of global examples, it warns that continued risk creation will outpace our ability to reduce it unless disaster risk reduction is embedded into

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Navigating International Crises: The Evolving Challenges for Humanitarian Organizations

In this episode, Nate Hagens talks with Birgitte Bischoff, the European Regional Director for The Red Cross, about her vision for the future of humanitarian work and the challenges and opportunities for more proactive and prepared planning. They highlight the importance of individual volunteers, and the integration of a systems thinking approach at The Red

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We’re in a polycrisis. Philanthropy should adopt a systems-focused approach.

The author discusses the interconnected nature of current global challenges, emphasizing the substantial impact of locally-led, systems-focused approaches in addressing multidimensional issues. He highlights the importance of early-stage local organizations’ firsthand knowledge of their communities, systems mindset, agility, adaptability, and collaborative strategies.

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Why Biden failed

Nate Silver reflects on Joe Biden’s presidency, attributing its challenges to strategic missteps and the difficulty of managing a polycrisis—interconnected issues like the COVID pandemic, inflation, and climate change. He argues that overpromising solutions without clear prioritization shaped Biden’s presidency and paved the way for Donald Trump’s return to power.

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What is a Polycrisis and what is the Impact on Business Continuity Practitioners?

This article examines the concept of polycrisis, focusing on its key characteristics—feedback loops, blurred boundaries, and complex interconnections. It offers practical guidance for practitioners, highlighting the need for adaptive risk management, resilient response frameworks, and attention to the psychological impact of prolonged crises.

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