The report identifies various critical global shifts which are accelerating the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change.
- It also highlights that Global Polycrisis, i.e., multiple shocks such as wars, extreme weather, pandemics etc. faced today are interwoven and are a consequence of globalization.
Various shifts, Signals and Potential Disruptions
- Changing relationship between humans and the environment: Rising AMR, increase in uninhabitable Spaces due to climate change.
- Scarcity and competition for critical resources is reshaping global security dynamics: E.g. orbital space debris.
- Waves of innovation in the digital landscape: Internet of Things, AI Adoption.
- Autonomous and artificial intelligence weapons systems: Amplified risks of biological agents misuse.
- Mass forced displacement: 1.5% of world’s population is forcibly displaced.
- Eco-Anxiety: Negative emotional responses related to the threat of environmental and climate crises.
Recommendations
- ‘A new social contract’ as per UN Secretary General’s report ‘Our Common Agenda’ by engaging diverse stakeholders including women, indigenous and young people.
- Agile and adaptive governance for a sustainable future with use of technology and funding.
- Guiding governance through data and knowledge.
