Social Order and Governance

Global crises are multiplying: Here’s how science can help our public decision-makers

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 […]

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FuturePod Interview with Drs. Megan Shipman and Michael Lawrence

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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Governance in Complexity – Sustainability Governance Under Highly Uncertain and Complex Conditions

This report presents an alternative concept of governance in complexity as an approach to managing sustainability challenges. It outlines how traditional governance methods may be insufficient for addressing the systemic, interrelated, and uncertain nature of these issues. The report highlights the importance of acknowledging multiple perspectives and trade-offs, rather than relying on simplified or universal

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Risks on the Horizon

This study introduces a foresight approach to the analysis of future risks to support anticipatory decision-making. In participatory foresight processes, using horizon scanning outputs, it explores potential future developments and impacts of change within these futures and analyzes the risks and opportunities they may create. The study also presents a Delphi survey that evaluates the

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A Logic for the Future: International Relations in the Age of Turbulence

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.

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A New Economy: Exploring the Root Causes of the Polycrisis and the Principles to Unlock a Sustainable Future

The report examines the systemic flaws of the current economic model, emphasizing ecological, social, and geoeconomic crises. It discusses the interconnected systemic flaws behind the crises and sets out guiding principles to reshape sustainability and accelerate the transition to a new economy.

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An interdisciplinary review of systemic risk factors leading up to existential risks

The author explores the interdisciplinary nature of systemic risks arising from economic, technological, sociopolitical, and ecological factors. He aims to establish a foundation for an integrated approach to systemic risks, highlighting the need to align risk factors and terminology to strengthen global resilience against cascading threats.

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