Problem

Global crisis


Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Uncontrollable global change
Threat of global catastrophe
Planetary collapse
Nature:

A global catastrophic risk or a doomsday scenario is a hypothetical event that could damage human well-being on a global scale, even endangering or destroying modern civilization. An event that could cause human extinction or permanently and drastically curtail humanity's existence or potential is known as an "existential risk".

In the 21st century, a number of academic and non-profit organizations have been established to research global catastrophic and existential risks, formulate potential mitigation measures and either advocate for or implement these measures.

Broader Problems:
Danger
Subject(s):
Cybernetics Control
International Relations Planetary initiatives
Societal Problems Emergencies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems
Date of last update
09.04.2019 – 15:01 CEST