Navigating the Polycrisis: Autumn Dialogues for a Resilient and Transformative Future

| September 27, 2024 | Leave a Comment

Resilience & Response-ability

Our Autumn Open Dialogue series

The equinox has passed. For some that means shorter days, falling leaves, and the additional seasonal rise in CO2 levels! For others, its the start of Spring.

Whichever it is for you, join us for these Open Dialogues this season!

As we face an unprecedented convergence of global challenges, the Impact Trust, Resilience Funders Network, the MAHB and WINGS invite you to be part of a transformative dialogue series this autumn. Our Autumn Open Dialogues Conversation Series offers a unique platform to explore the concept of the “polycrisis” and its implications for philanthropy, global cooperation, and societal transformation.

Why these conversation matter now more than ever

The term “polycrisis” has emerged as a way to describe the ‘meta’ interconnected and compounding nature of our global challenges. It calls for systemic responses and a fundamental reimagining of how we operate and respond to complex, multidimensional issues. It also presents paradoxes and potential barriers that we must navigate thoughtfully.

Our Autumn Open Dialogues explores these complexities, offering fresh perspectives on how philanthropy can enhance its “response-ability” in the face of humanity’s predicament. We strive to create an open, safe and diverse intergenerational and intercultural space that encourages cross-pollination of ideas and the co-creation of innovative solutions rather than the creation of a consensus view.

This is more than a series of conversations—it’s a journey of discovey to find new ways of being and doing with collective response-ability. Together, we’ll uncover shared experiences, learn from our differences, and forge pathways to amplify our collective impact in the face of humanity’s greatest challenges.

How to Join?

Each dialogue has a separate registration link. Please click on the links provided for each event to register for the Zoom link to secure your spot. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. Some conversations may not be recorded but all those that are will be shared with everyone registered.

We look forward to your participation and the valuable perspectives you’ll bring to these crucial discussions shaping our collective future.

P.S. More to come on our dialogues on response-ability in philanthropy, multisolving for systems change and reimagining philanthropy in experimentation and learning. Stay tuned for dates and registration details!

 

 

On October 1st: Conserving Islands of Coherence in Oceans of Uncertainty

In conversation with Beto Bedolfe, Daniel Pauly,  and Marina Psaros, explore why oceans are the unsung heroes of climate conservation and why we need to maintain the delicate in coastal corridors and marine environments, a microcosm of our broader global challenges. Read more about our speakers here.

 

 

On October 3rd: The Summit of the Future: Reflection on A Pivotal Meeting

We are pleased to invite you to a special reflection on the future, inspired by the United Nations Summit of the Future taking place in New York during the UNGA in the last week of September. This interactive reflection and discussion with many of our important coalition partners Horizon 2045, WINGS, CIFS, the Decolonising Futures Initiative and Climate KIC. Read more about our speakers here.

 

On October 10th: Nurturing New Spaces for Change: Reimagining community & action across generations.

Reflecting on the evolving landscape of social change, this conversation will seek to bridge perspectives across generations to understand how traditional notions of collective action are transforming. This shift recognises that personal growth and societal change are deeply intertwined, calling for a more holistic approach to engagement.Our conversation will both seek to find common ground and value the richness that comes from our differences. Read more about our speakers here.

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