The global order is not merely under pressure; it is undergoing structural transformation. The most recent edition of the “Munich Security Conference” (MSC) once again demonstrated a profound reality: the world’s security challenges are no longer limited to military alliances or territorial disputes. They are deeply economic, ecological, and institutional….
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IDGR becomes a member of the “Global Democracy Coalition”
Many, probably still think that the development of a “Global Democratic Republic” is utopian. For us, it is the most obvious need within the global crises which is currently unfolding – global warming, climate disruption, and the loss of biodiversity mostly due to “greenhouse gas” (GHG) emissions from burning fossil…
global governance, global democracy, and healthy technology
The 2026 “IEA Ministerial Meeting” and the rising need for a global democracy
The highly respected “International Energy Agency” (IEA) held its most important “Ministerial Meeting”, which takes place every two years, in Paris on February 18 and 19, gathering energy ministers, leaders and decision makers from the most important energy corporations. The meeting was held with the aim of “taking stock of…
global governance, geo-politics, and democracy
The 62nd “Munich Security Conference” underscores the urgent need for a healthy global society
The 2026 “Munich Security Conference” (MSC) with this year’s headline “The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics” shows the highest standard of political debate and journalism. I very much appreciate the strength of plural discussion, style and grace, good manners and intellectual depth. Well chosen topics professionally moderated…
global economy, externalities, and global binding markets
When Apples Still Had a Taste: Political Responsibility Toward Holistic Health
Putting health at the centre of society is a political choice. Deciding why health should guide public and private action is a collective decision, which should be grounded in scientific authority, ethical responsibility, and the will of people. Yet history shows that health becomes a shared societal priority only in moments of…
global governance, geo-politics, and democracy
2025 DwB study shows strong support for global democracy
“Democracy without Borders” (DwB) performed a global survey with 177k people covering 101 countries (home from 90% of the global population) asking the following question: “Would you support or oppose the creation of a citizen-elected World Parliament to handle global issues?”
global governance, geo-politics, and democracy
Let people’s will be done
I believe that what happens in the world every day is the natural result of preceding events. There are so many variables at play that reality cannot be simplified as if it were predefined, planned, or designed at a table by a few individuals. “Strategies” are plans created this way,…
global economy, externalities, and global binding markets
Après moi, le déluge
The “Trump administration” from the “United States of America” (USA) again acknowledges global warming with its politics towards “Greenland” and its interest in dominating the arctic region (cf. Baumann, K. 2025/04/29: “Trump administration acknowledges global warming“). The “Trump administration” expects melting ice shields due to global warming and thus sees…
global warming, climate disruption, and biodiversity loss
Global warming is out of “human control”. What comes next?
With full recognition of the work carried out by millions of committed leaders, scientists, and institutions – among them the United Nations, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the World Meteorological Organization, and the International Energy Agency – one conclusion is now unavoidable. After 30 years of “UN Climate Change…
the new healthy global society
The new way to successful mitigation of global warming
With all the greatest respect and acknowledgment to millions of courageous, forward-looking, foresighted, considerate and conscious leaders and decision makers within countless wonderful organisations like the “United Nations” (UN), “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change” (IPCC), “World Meteorological Organization” (WMO), the “International Energy Agency” (IEA) and many, many more taking…