We are all connected

Introduction

From a global pandemic to a cascading cost-of-living crisis, and the spread of online misinformation and disinformation, the last four years have provided a stark reminder that risks spread quickly. 

In our globalized world it is impossible for any country to fully protect its people, economy and ecosystems from such risks – key, however, is recognition of our interconnectedness as both a strength and a vulnerability.  

As our world increasingly warms, we urgently need to reframe our understanding of climate risk and how we respond.

The new concept of transboundary climate risk is timely. In simple terms, these risks manifest when an impact from climate change in one place generates a risk to people in another. They can materialize within a country or connect two or more countries. 

Key messages

Reflection