The Earth Security Index 2014
Publisher: Earth Security Initiative
Date: 2013
Topics: Data and Technologies, Renewable Resources
Our world is in the midst of a major geopolitical shift. New emerging powers are becoming important actors in a multi-polar international system, many of which are facing resource security dilemmas. Their ability to master domestic resource security challenges, within the realm of the global legal framework, will be a defining factor for their recognition as a responsible partner by others. Likewise, resource issues are pivotal also to the European Union’s stability, with implications for energy security and immigration. A new vision of global long-term security has to be built on the basis of trust, opportunity and open borders. Interdependency has become a driving factor, as no country or even group of countries can meet these challenges alone. Therefore any successful process to identify the right solutions must include governments, business, finance and civil society, cutting across established silos and barriers.
The Earth Security Index provides a very valuable framework for this strategic discussion. Understanding the risks, involving all sectors, considering the inter-connections and mutual interests are necessary conditions in order for leaders to identify the opportunities before them. Over the next year, the BMW Foundation and the Earth Security Initiative will use this framework and its underlying concepts of inter-dependent thinking and cross-sector convening, to bring together leaders and creative people from all these sectors to build preparedness for a rapidly changing world.