To most obervers, the recent intensification of heat and drought alternating with torrential downpours and floods, destroying crops and infrastructure, is clear evidence that the climate system has become unstable, and that we’re entering a roller coaster of state changes that we will hardly be able to cope with. Meanwhile, mankind keeps racing at full speed on the highway that traverses the technological promise land full of illusions of an even easier and more affluent existence.

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This volume offers an in-depth analysis of the political shifts and challenges currently facing the centre–right in Europe. The central theme is the rise of radical-right parties and ideas, which not only strain the traditional political order but also raise questions about the future of European integration, the democratic order, and transatlantic cooperation. The authors explore the core values and strategies of Christian Democracy and conservatism and their enduring relevance. They also ...

Slowing Down to Accelerate is a compelling journey into the heart of complex system transitions. Why do global food and financial systems remain unbalanced, and what can we do about it? This book argues that true transformation begins not by speeding up, but by slowing down.

Inspired by personal experiences in Ethiopia and beyond, author Corné de Louw shares seven powerful insights from his career in banking, dedicated to creating sustainable change. With a unique blend of storytelling, syst...