Climate
Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and a destabilised planet.
Learn moreA plain-English map of the world’s biggest problems
Understanding the biggest threats to humanity — and the people and ideas trying to address them.
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The 8 Major Threats
War
Armed conflict, nuclear risk, and global instability.
Learn moreArtificial Intelligence
Powerful technologies with unpredictable and uneven impacts.
Learn moreInequality
Economic divides within and between countries are deepening.
Learn moreEcological Collapse
Biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and ecosystem breakdown.
Learn moreMisinformation
Falsehoods spread faster than facts, eroding trust and democracy.
Learn moreLoneliness
A global mental health crisis of connection and community.
Learn moreMeaning Crisis
Loss of purpose in a world of rapid change and uncertainty.
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Threats
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Thinkers
Profiles of leading voices and changemakers.
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Solutions
Evidence-based approaches and breakthrough ideas.
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Organisations
Impactful groups and initiatives around the world.
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Books
Essential reads to deepen your understanding.
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Videos
Talks, interviews, and explainers worth watching.
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Podcasts
Conversations with leading thinkers.
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Articles
In-depth writing and timely analysis.
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Trusted Starting Points
New here? Start with these expert-curated guides and explainers.
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A Map of Our World to Fix
An overview of the 8 major threats and how they connect.
10 min readEssential
The Case for Optimistic Urgency
Why the challenges are real — and why we can still choose a better future.
12 min readExplainer
What Actually Works: A Guide to Solutions
Principles for evaluating impact and finding high-leverage ideas.
15 min readGuide
How to Use Our World To Fix
Make the most of the repository and get involved.
8 min readDeep Dive
The Interconnected Crisis
How today’s threats amplify each other.
18 min readKey Thinkers
Discover people shaping ideas and driving change.
Yuval Noah Harari
Historian & AuthorOn technology, consciousness and the future of humanity.
Kate Raworth
EconomistOn the Doughnut Economics framework and thriving within limits.
Maja Göpel
Transformation ResearcherOn socio-ecological transformation and resilience.
Nick Bostrom
PhilosopherOn existential risk and the future of artificial intelligence.
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2,000+curated resources and growing
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