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 From Polycrisis to Polysolutions: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Complex Global Challenges
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- Polycrisis

- Policy recommendations

- Researchers

 Policy Brief No.1 \| March 2025
 By: Dan Schreiber, Sarah Hassnaoui, Anne Weyembergh, Malte Brosig, Kamatara Kanifa, Anthony Tibaingana

  ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/1foundational-brief-polycrisis-and-policy-series-formatted-version2-schreiber-etal-mar-2025_1-2000x_.pdf?token=4e8903b091d33622caac38b2a2e1d498) This PolyCIVIS Foundational Brief explores the complexities of the 'polycrisis', an era defined by interconnected global challenges. Characterised by trans-boundary effects, multiple causality, and complex system properties, the polycrisis presents unique obstacles to traditional governance and policy responses. This paper examines the human dimensions of the polycrisis, focusing on governance, economic systems and public trust. It examines the historical context of crises, emphasising the need to move from short-term, reactive measures to long-term, systemic solutions. It also looks at the politics of framing the polycrisis and how existing governance structures can inadvertently contribute to its intricacy.

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