Polycrisis

The Age of Global Crises

Not a theory. Not tomorrow. The polycrisis is our present reality. Preparation must start now!

A polycrisis is a system of multiple interconnected crises that reinforce one another and amplify disruption.

For organisations, it means more than operational risk: it demands a fundamental strategic shift.

The Drivers of the Polycrisis

To learn more about the major threats to business operations, click on the crisis drivers listed below.

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Technological Disruption

AI risks, cyber vulnerabilities and growing innovation gaps.

Erőforrás válság

Resource Crisis

Depleting reserves, rising extraction costs and fragile supply chains.

Ökológiai válság

Ecological Crisis

Accelerating species loss, damaged habitats and disrupted ecosystems.

Klímaválság

Climate Crisis

Extreme weather, rising temperatures and environmental hazards.

Élelmiszer válság

Food Crisis

Soil degradation, lower yields and increasingly unstable supplies.

Energia válság

Energy Crisis

Price volatility, supply disruptions and uncertain energy transitions.

Gazdasági válság

Economic Crisis

Inflationary pressure, interest-rate shifts and unstable market cycles.

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Social Crisis

Deepening polarisation, social insecurity and declining public trust.

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Security Crisis

Political tensions, armed conflict and migration-driven instability.

Polycrisis

Why Traditional Responses Fail

  • Polycrisis impacts cannot be separated.
  • Single-issue crisis management is obsolete.
  • Organisations need fast, resilient and integrated strategies.
  • The speed of change requires real-time decision-making.

Opportunities in Crisis

  • Disruption fuels innovation.
  • Adaptive strategy strengthens market position.
  • New value can emerge in a changing landscape.
  • Preparedness enhances credibility and trust.

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