The field of polycrisis philanthropy is emerging, though less rapidly than the polycrisis itself. Distinct from climate philanthropy, polycrisis philanthropy recognises the interconnected nature of global challenges, from climate disasters and health pandemics to economic inequality and political instability. At the heart of the concept of the polycrisis is the understanding that we face not…

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Photo by hosnysalah on Pixabay By Liana Varon, Head of Collective Intelligence and Action at WINGS, and Tamzin Ractliffe, Executive Director at Impact Trust and Omega Resilience Funders Network In an era defined by intersecting global crises, the philanthropic sector faces an unprecedented challenge – how can it respond effectively to the complexity and interconnectedness of issues?…

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Obsolescence noun the process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used; becoming antiquated, out of date, old-fashioned, no longer in general use, or no longer useful, or the condition of being in such a state. “computers are infamous for their rapid obsolescence” Cognitive adjective relating to relating to the mental process involved in…

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It has become routine to remark ‘if you’re not sitting uncomfortably in today’s world, you’re really sick’. It is, paradoxically, comforting (not only for me, I have discovered) to meet more and more people who are wrestling with a growing sense of cognitive dissonance as they sense the gap between their daily behaviours and their…

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Resilience Revisited is an occasional blog series reflecting on the need for a deeper understanding of the concept of resilience, one that inspires a conscious, intentional shift towards achieving strong sustainability through deep adaptation, individually and collectively. It is a way of reflecting on conversations and articulating thoughts on my PhD journey. Whilst it is my…

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You have heard it said, “Every little bit counts”. In a world facing extinction, one needing transformational change not just a tinkering at the edges, it’s understandable that we may feel our small efforts are meaningless. In the greater scheme of things does it matter if we give up eating meat – even if only…

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It is with immense sadness that I write to bid farewell to Tom McLaughlin – advisor, mentor, compatriot, co-creator on the Routes to Resilience programme and co-conspirator in delivering its first iteration at Cedar House School. Above all, Tom has been a friend and someone who has been a soft, warm and enduring presence in…

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