Problem
Global crisis
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Uncontrollable global changeThreat 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 Narrower Problems:
Energy crisisGlobal warmingMegacity crisisCountries in crisisCrisis of capitalismRisk of ecoaccidentsUncontrolled migrationGlobal financial crisisEnvironmental degradationUnregulated global resourcesErosion of biological diversityImbalance in world food economyLack of international cooperationIrreversible environmental trends Lack of a world food security systemInevitable destruction of humanity by the natural environmentRisk of unintentional global nuclear war due to nuclear proliferation Related Problems:
Inadequate structures for achieving global unity Strategies:
Managing crisesManaging changePromoting planetary transformationCoordinating disaster relief assistanceThreatening global catastropheControlling global changeControlling global changeAvoiding global catastrophe Subject(s):
Cybernetics → Control??International Relations → Planetary initiatives??
Societal Problems → Emergencies??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems Date of last update
09.04.2019 – 15:01 CEST