The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI)

Join us for the defining event in the financial sector’s role in #globalrisk management. This is your opportunity to influence the future, connect with top-tier leaders in #financialservices, #sustainabledevelopment, and #sciencepolicy, ensuring your organization leads the charge in safeguarding communities and ecosystem services from the greatest challenges of our time. Register now to be part of the Global Risks Alliance (GRA) and help build a sustainable, resilient future for all.

Biodiversity is declining at every level from global to local, and across every region. Out now – new IPBES #NexusAssessment offers the most ambitious scientific review of the interlinkages between biodiversity, water, food, health and climate, and provides potential solutions to address interconnected environmental crises. More key insights from #IPBES11: https://lnkd.in/d__2Hn6m

🌍 Call for Input: "Climate Justice, Sustainability, and the Right to Development" 🌱 We are excited to announce a Call for Inputs for the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (#EMRTD) study titled "#ClimateJustice, #Sustainability, and the Right to #Development." This initiative seeks diverse insights to inform a critical thematic study addressing the intersection of climate justice, sustainability, and the right to development. 📅 Deadline: February 2025 🔍 Purpose: Your contributions will help shape strategies and best practices to uphold the Right to Development (RTD) within the frameworks of climate justice and sustainability. Selected inputs will be independently published in Nexus Reports and included in GCRI’s submissions to the Office of the High Commissioner for #HumanRights. 🎯 Objectives: Embed climate justice into national and multilateral negotiations. Reform climate initiatives to enhance equity and sustainability. Address gaps in mechanisms like the Loss and Damage Mechanism. Foster global solidarity beyond the Global North-South divide. Align climate actions with RTD principles of participation, equity, and resource distribution. ❓ Key Questions: - How can #ClimateJustice be systematically integrated into national and multilateral climate negotiation processes to ensure fair and inclusive outcomes? - What reforms are needed to strengthen climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives to promote equity and sustainability effectively? - What are the primary limitations and gaps in existing mechanisms, such as the Loss and Damage Mechanism, and how can these gaps be addressed to uphold climate justice? - How can the principle of self-determination and sovereignty over natural resources be respected and operationalized in global climate action? - In what ways can the RTD principles of equality of development opportunities and equitable resource distribution be operationalized within international climate negotiations and policies? - How can international trade policies, technology transfer frameworks, and development financing be restructured to align with climate justice and sustainable development goals? - What strategies can be employed to foster greater trust and cooperation among states to overcome the Global North-South divide in climate negotiations? - How can accountability mechanisms be enhanced to ensure that states and other actors adhere to commitments aligned with climate justice principles? - What examples of good practices or successful initiatives illustrate the integration of RTD principles into climate action, and how can these be scaled or replicated? 🔗 Submission email: [email protected] 🔗 Submission link: https://lnkd.in/gnjDa4y2 Your expertise is crucial in advancing climate justice and #SustainableDevelopment. Together, we can ensure equitable and resilient #ClimateAction for all.

🌍 Innovation for All: Bridging Academia, Sustainability, and Real-World Impact As part of Sustainability Innovation Week 2024 at COP16Riyadh, #SaudiArabia, The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI) proudly participated in shaping the global dialogue on sustainable innovation. One of the most impactful sessions was the Panel Discussion – Technology Transfer Offices: Catalysts for Innovation and Impact, featuring Dr. Chris McLarnon, Board Member and Trustee at GCRI. Dr. McLarnon delivered a powerful message about the urgent need to bridge the gap between academic R&D and the real-world needs of underserved and marginalized communities. While academia generates groundbreaking solutions for sustainability, these innovations often fail to reach the populations that need them most. Key Insights: 🌱 Empowering Underserved Communities: Dr. McLarnon emphasized the need for human-centered #innovation systems that prioritize accessibility and equity. Marginalized communities, often on the frontlines of #climate crises, must benefit directly from advances in #technology and #research. 📊 Redefining Success in Technology Transfer: The role of Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) needs to evolve. Instead of focusing solely on revenue generation, TTOs must measure success by the global impact of the solutions they facilitate—especially in addressing critical challenges like #food and #water #security in vulnerable regions. 🤝 Fostering Global Collaboration: To overcome barriers between research and implementation, cross-sector partnerships are essential. Dr. McLarnon highlighted the need for #academia, #industry, #governments, and NGOs to work together to align research priorities with real-world needs. 🚚 Overcoming the Last-Mile Challenge: Many groundbreaking innovations fail to reach those in need due to systemic barriers like #infrastructure gaps, lack of #funding, and inadequate knowledge-sharing platforms. Dr. McLarnon advocated for #investment in #last-mile delivery mechanisms to bring solutions to underserved communities. 🌏 Sustainability Through Inclusion: Ensuring equitable access to innovations not only addresses critical #sustainability challenges but also fosters #resilience and #globalsolidarity in the face of shared #EnvironmentalRisks. 📢 A Call to Action: The session reaffirmed the importance of bridging silos and turning ideas into action for a sustainable and inclusive tomorrow. By aligning academic R&D with the needs of marginalized communities and fostering collaboration across sectors, we can create transformative, scalable solutions that leave no one behind. We are inspired by the leadership and vision of Dr. McLarnon and the broader #COP16 community. Let’s continue to drive innovation that serves #humanity and the #planet, ensuring a future where sustainability is truly for all. #COP16 #Sustainability #GCRI #Innovation #Technology #ClimateAction #EarlyWarningsForAll #DRR #SaudiArabia #Saudi #KSA

🔍#Biodiversity. Water. Food. Health. #ClimateChange.   They're all connected, but how deep do these interlinkages go?   The upcoming IPBES #NexusAssessment Report will reveal the intricate web linking our planet's most pressing challenges. 💡   https://lnkd.in/d7YeZwsA

We're thrilled to announce that The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI) has joined the esteemed Santiago network. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in our mission to build a more resilient and sustainable future for all. The Santiago network catalyzes technical assistance to support communities and developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change in responding to loss and damage at the local, national and regional levels. The Santiago network secretariat is co-hosted by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and UNOPS. By uniting forces with the Santiago Network, GCRI is poised to contribute significantly to global efforts to address the adverse impacts of climate change. Our expertise in risk assessment, early warning systems, and innovative solutions will be instrumental in empowering vulnerable communities worldwide. Key areas of collaboration include: - Accelerating #ClimateAction: Driving the development and implementation of ambitious climate action plans. - Building #ClimateResilience: Strengthening the resilience of communities and infrastructure to climate-related risks. - Promoting #SustainableFinance: Fostering the flow of finance towards climate-resilient and low-carbon projects. - Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and lessons learned. GCRI's membership in the Santiago Network reinforces our commitment to creating a more resilient and sustainable future. We look forward to working closely with the network's members to address the pressing challenges of our time. Join us in building a more resilient future for all. #ClimateAdaptation #NetZero #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #ClimateMitigation #CarbonNeutral #LowCarbon #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #ClimatePolicy #GlobalRisks #Risks #RiskManagement #GlobalGoals #SDGs #IPCC #COP #GCRI #SantiagoNetwork #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #GlobalRisk #RiskManagement #Innovation #Technology #EarlyWarningSystems #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateFinance #SustainableDevelopment #UN #ECOSOC #Partnership #Collaboration #GlobalImpact #ClimateJustice #SantiagoNetwork

Behind every disaster is a web of hidden risks – and we can decode them.🔎🕸️ Discover the 3️⃣ components of disaster risk: hazard, exposure, vulnerability. We may not be able to prevent hazards such as cyclones, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis or earthquakes, but the decisions we make can reduce our exposure and vulnerability. By understanding how disaster risks form, we can find ways to reduce them – to save lives and protect development gains. Discover more ➡️ https://ow.ly/K9ZR50Uo9nY

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we—The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI) and our worldwide community of dedicated leaders—come together with one united voice. As a fully member-run and volunteer-powered network, we are proof that everyday people can drive extraordinary change. Our volunteers, spanning all United Nations Member States and beyond, work tirelessly to reshape how our world confronts #risk, fosters #resilience, and forges #sustainablepathways for #futuregenerations. We are scientists, community organizers, legal experts, educators, technology innovators, climate advocates, and more. Different in our backgrounds, united in our purpose. We bring our skills, knowledge, and compassion to the table, ensuring that critical issues—climate change, resource scarcity, health crises, and economic instability—are approached with integrity, equity, and lasting impact. The heart of GCRI beats in the energy and dedication of its volunteers. Together, we develop forward-looking strategies, share insights and best practices, and empower communities most vulnerable to global shocks. Our collective work brings people closer to solutions, supporting responsible #governance, and cultivating #trust at every level—from local neighborhoods to international dialogues. Today, we want the world to know: meaningful progress isn’t reserved for large institutions or well-funded agencies alone. Every contribution matters, every voice can be heard, and every act of volunteerism can ignite a ripple of hope and transformation. With support of outstanding team at United Nations Volunteers, our work stand as living proof that when volunteers lead, collaborate, and innovate, they set into motion a force that can uplift entire communities and transcend borders. From all of us at The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI)—volunteers and members alike—consider this our invitation to join us in building a more #resilient, #just, and #sustainable world. Let’s honor the spirit of #volunteerism not just today, but every day, by encouraging one another to step forward, share our strengths, and work hand in hand for a brighter, safer future for all. #InternationalVolunteerDay, #Volunteers, #GlobalRisks, #Resilience, #SustainableDevelopment, #CollectiveAction, #RiskManagement, #Innovation, #Leadership, #Trust, #ClimateAction, #UN, #SDGs #GlobalGoals, #PlanetaryIntegrity, #Empowerment, #Transparency, #Sustainability, #FutureGenerations

As the world grapples with #climate #emergencies, #health #crises, and complex #risks, The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI) is scaling its efforts across all United Nations Member States to strengthen #Resilience, foster #Equity, and enhance #JustTransition for #SustainableDevelopment outcomes. Today, we’re proud to announce our membership in #TrustLaw, the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global legal network—an alliance that will fortify our mission of “#DecodingRisks, #RebuildingTrust” on a truly global stage. Thomson Reuters Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Thomson Reuters—a world leader in trusted #journalism, #technology, and #data #intelligence—works tirelessly to strengthen independent journalism, broaden access to the #law, and promote responsible #business practices. These aims resonate deeply with GCRI’s approach of empowering communities, institutions, and governments worldwide to navigate complexity and uncertainty with transparency, fairness, and robust legal frameworks. What This Means for Our National Working Groups: Legal Empowerment on a Global Scale: With TrustLaw’s support, GCRI can better navigate diverse regulatory landscapes, protect intellectual property, and integrate best practices in governance—no matter where in the world our initiatives take root. This legal empowerment ensures that we respond to climate risks, health emergencies, and socio-economic upheavals with solutions that are both globally scalable and locally sound. Informed, Transparent Action: Access to world-class legal counsel and the Foundation’s global ethos of accurate, independent journalism allows GCRI to anchor its decision-making in clear, validated insights. This transparency builds trust from the grassroots level all the way to international policymaking arenas. A Foundation for Global Cooperation: By ensuring that every collaborative venture—from climate adaptation projects in island nations to resource management initiatives on entire continents—is grounded in ethical standards, GCRI and the Thomson Reuters Foundation set the stage for inclusive, equitable progress worldwide. Our work exemplifies how strategic collaboration, legal rigor, and a commitment to #truth can drive meaningful #change at scale. We aim to transform uncertainty into opportunity, guiding nations as they work together toward a safer, fairer, and more sustainable future. This alliance is a testament to our collective ability to dismantle barriers, rebuild trust, and illuminate pathways to resilience. By leveraging expertise, #innovation, and the #integrity of trusted information and #legal frameworks, we are managing global risks more effectively and redefining how the world confronts them. #GlobalRisks #GCRI #SDGs #Loss #Damage #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #JustTransition #LegalOps #Law #SciencePolicy #DisasterRisks #DRR #AnticipatoryAction #Biodiversity

Extreme weather causes a rise in violence against women by their partners. But not all hazards do so in the same way. ♀️ Heatwaves were linked to immediate physiological effects, leading to aggression and violence. Storms or floods, on the other hand, take time to impact mental health and food security in ways that drive longer-term violent behaviour, according to SciDev.Net researchers. Violence against women and girls can and must be prevented. We need to reduce disaster risks – and the associated risks of violence against women and girls. 💪 ➡️ https://ow.ly/uXUL50UfZHm #NoExcuse