The term polycrisis describes the moment we are living through — a time when economic instability, ecological breakdown, social fragmentation, and political upheaval are no longer separate problems, but interlocking pressures that amplify one another. Together, they shape a world defined by uncertainty, vulnerability, and rapid change. Ordinary people are frightened and feel powerless.
Below, you can explore the four urgent global issues the authors highlight as central to today’s polycrisis: sustainability, war, inequality, and migration. Each one is significant on its own; together, they reveal the deeper forces reshaping our shared future.
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