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Building Resilience

Starter: you have seen this global flows visualisation before.... now consider it through the lens of risk - what risks exist as a result if these global flows?

Objective: explore ways society is building resilience to global risk

Outcomes:

Concept: Possibilities

1. How is the global flow of people and data managed?

2. Is this management of flows building resilience to the risks associated with such flows?

3. Re-shoring is a response to global supply chain risk. Define it and compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages for companies to re-shore.

4. In your opinion, is reshoring an effective response to supply chain risk? Consider this source as part of your response. Does this build resilience into the global supply chain or just reduce to risk?

5. Crowdsourcing can also seen as way a building resilience to risks associated with global interactions. Summarise the taxonomy of Crowdsourcing into one succinct definition...

6. Match up the types of crowdsourcing to the descriptions. Page 644 of the text book has the answers to check AFTER you had tried to match them.

7. What is your opinion on this statement?

"....because crowd sourcing relies on global interactions to happen, it is paradoxical

to think that it can create resilience to the risks associated with global interactions"

The Paradox:

Global Interactions Create Risks: As you point out, crowd-sourcing inherently relies on global interactions. These very interactions are the source of some of the risks societies face, such as pandemics or political instability. So, wouldn't increased interaction through crowd-sourcing potentially amplify these risks?
Vulnerability to Disruptions: Crowd-sourced solutions can be disrupted by the very risks they aim to address. For example, a cyberattack could cripple a platform coordinating disaster relief efforts, or political tensions could hinder collaboration on a global environmental project.

Mitigating the Risks:

Diverse Problem-Solving: By tapping into a global pool of knowledge and perspectives, crowd-sourcing can lead to more creative and adaptable solutions to complex problems. Imagine a broader range of expertise available to tackle pandemics or develop alternative communication channels if traditional systems are compromised.
Early Warning and Rapid Response: Crowd-sourced platforms can facilitate faster information sharing and quicker responses to emerging threats. Early detection of a disease outbreak or coordinated efforts to prevent conflict escalation are examples of how global interaction can be harnessed for good.
Building Trust and Collaboration: Crowd-sourcing can foster a sense of global community and shared responsibility. Platforms can encourage cooperation between countries and cultures, which is crucial for addressing complex global challenges.

Finding the Balance:

Ultimately, the key is to leverage the strengths of crowd-sourcing while being mindful of its vulnerabilities. Here are some ways to achieve this balance:

Focus on Shared Goals: Crowd-sourcing initiatives should focus on problems where global collaboration brings clear benefits.
Building Robust Platforms: Platforms need robust security measures to combat misinformation and ensure system reliability in times of crisis.
Promoting Digital Inclusion: Efforts should be made to bridge the digital divide and ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.

Sources:

8. What is the message presented in this infographic? What is the role of civil society in helping achieve international goals?

9. You need to build detailed international examples of one environmental and one social civil society organization action. You must cover the following in relation to risks associated with global interactions:

- - success in attempting to raise awareness
  - success in finding and employing solutions for environmental and social risks

There are examples on page 639 of the text book, you could add detail those below or you can use your own.

Social: Amnesty International - Campaigning Against Torture

Amnesty International is a well-known social CSO. Here's a specific example of their work:

Project: Stop Torture (https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/stop-torture/)
Goal: Eradicate the practice of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment around the world.
Actions:
- Investigating allegations of torture by governments and conducting research on torture methods.
- Lobbying governments to ratify and implement international treaties banning torture.
- Raising public awareness through campaigns, media outreach, and educational programs highlighting the inhumanity of torture and the rights of torture victims.
- Providing support to torture victims and their families, including legal aid and medical rehabilitation.
Impact: Amnesty International's relentless campaign against torture has contributed to a significant decline in its use globally. They've also played a key role in holding torture perpetrators accountable and securing compensation for victims.

Environmental: The Nature Conservancy - Protecting The Amazon Rainforest

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a prominent environmental CSO. Here's a detailed example of their action:

Project: Amazon Initiative (https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/working-with-companies/companies-investing-in-nature1/amazon/)
Goal: Protect millions of acres of the Amazon rainforest to conserve biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and support indigenous communities.
Actions:
- Partnering with local governments, indigenous communities, and private businesses to establish protected areas and develop sustainable development plans.
- Funding research on the Amazon's ecosystems and the threats they face.
- Raising awareness through public campaigns highlighting the Amazon's importance and the urgency of conservation efforts.
- Advocating for government policies that protect the rainforest and reduce deforestation.
Impact: TNC has helped to protect over 60 million acres of the Amazon through various land acquisition and conservation agreements. Their work has also supported indigenous communities who play a crucial role in rainforest preservation.

PLENARY: To what extent are we building adequate resilience to these risks? Will there always be risks associated with globa interactions?

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