Economic activity should be governed within the earth’s biophysical limits, and markets should no longer treat the use of ecological capacity as if it were unlimited and free. Replacement of “externalities” by “Planetary Boundaries” From a microeconomic perspective, I do not think the two concepts are substitutes. They address different…
global warming, climate disruption, and biodiversity loss
Current wildfires, et al. are just the beginning
There is a delay of about 30 years between “greenhouse gas” (GHG) emissions and actual global warming (see following graph 1), GHG emissions are still raising, and global warming is already accelerating (see following graph 2) – the “1.5°C limit” has always been merely a very rough estimate for the “corridor of human…
global governance, geo-politics, and democracy
2026 “NATO” summit shows significant demand for global democracy
We have a dream: Just one day without any armed conflict on our planet Earth. Do we need more and/or better, or less and/or no weapons to actually realise this dream? Reading “The Ankara Summit Declaration” from July 08, 2026 – the official final text from the 2026 “North Atlantic…
the new healthy global economy
From “externalities” to global binding markets for “Planetary Boundary” resources
Overture Within economics you can find the concept of an “externality“. “In economics, an externality is a cost or benefit to an uninvolved third party that arises as an effect of another party’s (or parties’) activity. Many externalities can be considered as unpriced components that are involved in either consumer or producer consumption.”…
global democracy & healthy technology
Why the “AI” safety field is in demand for better questions
I spoke currently with an economist who specialises in “artificial intelligence” (AI). Thoughtful, well-read, deeply engaged with the question of how “artificial intelligence” will reshape economic activity. At some point the conversation turned to “economic growth”. While I mentioned physical constraints, his answer came “Like physical limits? But they at…
actions, events, and research
IDGR becomes a member of the “Article 109 Coalition”
We have a very clear focus on how to develop our dream of a “Global Democratic Republic” – based on all our experience with start-up, organisation development, change management, and transformation projects. In our view, the best way to develop and to achieve our dream is by evolving it from…
global governance, global democracy, and healthy technology
WHO starts leading the way towards a healthy global governance for “social media”, “AI”, and “pornography”
During today’s press conference from the “World Health Organisation” (WHO), Dr. Ghebreyesus (WHO Director-General) gave a very clear and most-appreciated message: “In the past year, several governments including Australia, Canada, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom have all introduced measures to protect children from online harm. Together, these…
global democracy & healthy technology
How the “AI-mediated Third Space” can develop healthy “artificial intelligence”
Democracy is more than a political system – it is a dynamic process of participation, dialogue, knowledge creation, and collective innovation. Its resilience depends on the ability of societies to connect diverse perspectives, foster trust, and translate knowledge into healthy action. Universities play a pivotal role in this process through…
global warming, climate disruption, and biodiversity loss
2026 UN “June Climate Meeting” shows strong demand and interest for first global referendum on ‘climate action’
Over 140 country delegations, thousands of civil society representatives, and more than nine thousand registrations marked this year’s “June Climate Meeting” (SB64) in Bonn, organised by “United Nations Climate Change” (UNFCCC). The “United Nations Climate Change” body follows an annual cycle of conferences that culminates in the “Climate Change Conference…
global warming, climate disruption, and biodiversity loss
2026 “C3S General Assembly” confirms accelerating global warming due to system dynamics
The 9th “Copernicus Climate Change Service General Assembly” – organised by the “European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts” (ECMWF) in collaboration with “HungaroMet” (met.hu) and the “Hungarian Meteorological Service” – was held within the well designed “Bálna Honvédelmi Központ” (balnabudapest.hu) in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, from June 3-5, 2026. The “Copernicus…