Topic 1 – Introduction

Section overview
With global warming exacerbating crises in food security, economic stability, and sustainable development, traditional democratic structures are increasingly under strain. This section explores the interplay between climate change and democratic systems, emphasizing the urgent need for transformative thinking in both ecological and political realms. It argues that addressing climate change requires more than technological fixes; it demands deep social, political, and epistemological shifts, particularly given the democratic backsliding and rise of authoritarian responses to crises.