Leadership for a New Paradigm: Planetary Moment and Momentum

This is a unique moment in human history. It is a unique opportunity to generate the momentum needed for rapid transformation of national and global policies and institutions. We are confronted by challenges of a magnitude and urgency greater than ever before at precisely the moment when humanity fa...

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Published in:Cadmus (Trieste, Italy) Italy), 2020-05, Vol.4 (2), p.1-5
Main Authors: Jacobs, Garry, Kiniger-Passigli, Donato, Šlaus, Ivo, Zucconi, Alberto, Brunnhuber, Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil society
Climate change
Cold War
Collective action
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Human rights
Medical research
Social activism
Threats
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Summary:This is a unique moment in human history. It is a unique opportunity to generate the momentum needed for rapid transformation of national and global policies and institutions. We are confronted by challenges of a magnitude and urgency greater than ever before at precisely the moment when humanity faces a global leadership vacuum. These complex, multidimensional, interrelated challenges have already generated unprecedented awareness offundamental flaws in prevailing ideas, values and institutions; a growing recognition of the need for a radical reordering of values and priorities; a greater willingness to embrace new policies; and a groundswell of public support among the younger generations for new solutions to safeguard their future. Leadership is needed to seize the moment and harness the momentum of the awakened energies to generate a shared vision, aspiration and social preparedness. Catalytic strategies are needed to overcome the inertia of established practices and the resistance of entrenched powers and vested interests. This will require the integration of knowledge about diverse fields, unprecedented cooperation between sectors and nations, and unparalleled coordination between the multitude of multilateral institutions. The transformation should culminate in a global social movement guided by the universal values of human security, human rights, wellbeing for all and harmony with nature. This is a Planetary Moment and a time for global leadership to generate Planetary Momentum.
ISSN:2038-5242
2038-5250