The authors explore whether migration really becoming more globalized (i.e. more heterogenous), or if there is evidence for recent (de)globalization trends, often attributed to flows of goods and capital.
On September 22, 2024 world leaders adopted a Pact for the Future. The Pact covers a broad range of issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.
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In this book, Naudé argues that neither “Green Growth” nor “Degrowth” can achieve the “Great Decoupling.” Naudé explores the possibility of societal collapse and reflects on civilization’s capacity for recovery.
Economic growth and societal collapse: Beyond Green Growth and Degrowth fairy tales Read More »
This book explains how the “planetary polycrisis” will disrupt the global community in the coming decades and how humanity can best meet these challenges. Albert argues that we must devote more attention to the study of possible futures and adopt transdisciplinary approaches to do so.
Navigating the Polycrisis, Mapping the Futures of Capitalism and the Earth Read More »
This article discusses how governments reconcile the demands of fiscal crisis management with the risk of losing voter support in the context of the polycrisis.
Governing for Growth in a Time of Polycrisis Read More »
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
Impact 2024: How Donald Trump’s Reelection Could Amplify Global Inter-systemic Risk Read More »
The authors argue that the Canadian government’s Scientific Council, which synthesizes the best scientific evidence available for parliamentarians and members of government, needs much better evidence at its disposal to grapple with the global polycrisis. They outline five ways in which governments can more effectively utilize good evidence in policymaking: ask scientific advisors to “show
Global crises are multiplying: Here’s how science can help our public decision-makers Read More »
In this episode of FuturePod, host Dr. Peter Hayward speaks with Drs. Megan Shipman and Michael Lawrence of the Cascade Institute about the current global polycrisis, and their recently published Positive Pathways report and accompanying workshop. Shipman, Lawrence, and Hayward discuss the four key factors proposed by Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon that define today’s polycrisis, provide
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Libraries in Response, produced by the Gigabit Libraries Network, is a webinar series focusing on how libraries are responding to health, social, economic, political, and climate crises. In this episode, Drs. Michael Lawrence and Megan Shipman of the Cascade Institute discuss the polycrisis, explaining the origins and development of the term, why they think it’s
Libraries in Response Session 103: “Polycrisis R Us!” Read More »
Stephen Heintz explores the origins and development of the logic that shapes today’s international relations system, proposing a revised approach for the future. He applies this new logic to the current global political landscape and suggests changes to international institutions and mechanisms to better address the challenges of the 21st century.
A Logic for the Future: International Relations in the Age of Turbulence Read More »
