Aldrich Unveils ‘Polycrisis’ and the Need for Polysolutions
Northeastern Global News recently featured Professor Daniel Aldrich’s latest publication in Global Sustainability, which explores the rising phenomenon of polycrisis—a world where disasters no longer occur in isolation but intensify each other. From climate shocks to pandemics and geopolitical unrest, Aldrich argues that these entangled crises require a new way of thinking.
Citing examples like the COVID‑19 pandemic compounding with war-driven supply shortages and natural hazards, Aldrich warns that traditional, single-issue solutions are no longer enough. Instead, he introduces the idea of “polysolutions”—broad, systemic approaches that match the complexity of modern global risks.
This coverage underscores the growing relevance of Aldrich’s work and calls on scholars, decision-makers, and institutions to rethink how we prepare for and respond to the crises of our time.