Publications and Outcomes

Tackling the Polycrisis: Six Groundbreaking Policy Briefs

At PolyCIVIS, we believe that the complexity of today’s global challenges calls for innovative, interdisciplinary, and actionable solutions. That’s why we’re thrilled to present six policy briefs, setting the stage for fresh approaches to navigating the interconnected crises of our time. The Polycrisis & Policy Brief Series is coordinated by the Policy Work Package which is part of the PolyCIVIS Network. The PolyCIVIS Policy brief series aims to provide actionable insights and recommendations for policymakers, at various levels and to foster dialogue among stakeholders on effective policy.

 

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

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

Foundational Policy brief no. 1

Humanitarian Aid in the Polycrisis: Local and Systems Thinking Approaches

Policy Brief No.2 | March 2025
By: Evika Karamagioli, Manos Pikoulis, Chrysafo Arvaniti

Policy brief no. 2

Intersecting Storms: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Era of Climate Change and Environmental Justice 

Policy Brief No.3 | April 2025

By: Ronald Kihali 

Policy brief no. 3

Social Insurance in the context of the Polycrisis : A Case Study of Namibia 

Policy Brief No.4 | April 2025

By: Sabine Klocke-Daffa 

Policy brief no. 4

Circular Economy and the Polycrisis: Leveraging EU-Africa Cooperation in Natural Resource Management

Policy Brief No.5 | April 2025

By: María del Mar Alonso Almeida and Fernando Borrajo Millán

Policy brief no. 5 

Internal Displacement in Africa: Navigating the Polycrisis in a Changing Climate 

Policy Brief No.6 | April 2025

By: Thannaletchimy Housset 

Policy brief no. 6

Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or engaged citizen, they offer invaluable insights into how we can think differently, act collectively, and build resilience in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Read in-depth expert analyses bringing interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges.

The Polycrisis Database 31.03.2025

The polycrisis database allows to get a thorough overview of publications linked to the polycrisis, including academic literature, grey literature and newspaper articles. It includes more than 300 entries in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Delve into the database to get the full picture

 

Web dossier: a collection of interviews conducted with academics from the PolyCIVIS network and beyond

As global crises become increasingly interconnected, education plays a critical role in empowering students, and equipping them with skills, knowledge, and experiences that are necessary in order to better understand, and navigate these complex challenges.

This collection of interviews conducted with academics from the PolyCIVIS network universities sheds light on some of their existing teaching methodologies, experiences, and insights coming from both continents. Educational offers featured include both polycrisis-related courses taught within individual universities and ongoing joint African-European programmes.

READ THE INTERVIEWS

 

Research Methodology Bootcamp

Enhance your knowledge, delve into the critical work of PolyCIVIS' Research WP, and discover the importance of researching the polycrisis concept. The report includes a keynote speech by Professor Malte Brosig, (International Relations, University of Witwatersrand), addressing practical insights on contemporary global challenges.

Click here to access the full report and gain valuable insights.