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.
The Pact for the Future Read More »
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 authors present a review of the state of the art in polycrisis literature within the domains of public policy and administration. They explore the history and characteristics of polycrisis and discuss future research opportunities.
Policymaking in an Age of Polycrises: Emerging Perspectives Read More »
The author explores the interconnected challenges of the polycrisis, using Trumpism as a lens to discuss broader systemic dynamics.
Trump, Trumpism, and the Polycrisis Read More »
The authors explore the significant impact of disinformation on elections, emphasizing its potential to undermine democratic processes. Through case studies from Hungary, the United States, and the United Kingdom, they analyze how disinformation spreads, the conditions that facilitate its dissemination, and its detrimental effects on the health of democracies. The report delves into the historical
A Dangerous Confluence: The Intertwined Crises of Disinformation and Democracies Read More »
The report examines the effects of polycrisis on trust, legitimacy, human capital, and emerging technologies across the operational and organizational dimensions of policing and border security. It explores two key questions: How do polycrises potentially affect trust and legitimacy in the future of policing and border security? And how can recruiting and retaining next-generation officers
The authors examine involuntary migration and its associated global risks. They introduce the GRiNLoc-GpESTE tool to analyze the interconnectedness of factors driving migration, such as conflicts, natural disasters, climate change, and economic limitations. The study urges policymakers to address these risks with a cross-cutting approach, recognizing the potential for polycrisis.
Global Risks Related to Involuntary Migration 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 »
