Conference Agenda

"The European Network for Contemporary Risk and Polycrisis Study" (POLYCRISES) Action aims to

address interconnected European risks (especially in the post-war EU) through an interdisciplinary approach,

focusing on technological, environmental, economic, social, and policy-related challenges. The concept of

polycrisis describes multiple, interacting crises that exacerbate each other, including climate change,

geopolitical conflicts, and technological risks. This complex landscape calls for integrated solutions to

mitigate cascading effects. The Action also aims to enhance socioeconomic resilience by informing

economic policy, supporting social cohesion, and strengthening infrastructure against environmental and

energy challenges. These objectives aligns well with existing and recent European research and policy

initiatives.

The Action also aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on contemporary risks, advancing our

understanding and consolidating scattered research. Five WGs will focus on specific risk areas, each tasked

with developing tools, policies, and frameworks that address their unique challenges:

WG1: Digital Technology Risk (technological risks such as AI, blockchain, quantum computing, and

cybersecurity strategies).

WG2: Climate Change & Energy Diversification Risk (risks and opportunities of green energy, especially

post-Russian-Ukrainian war).

WG3: Economic/Finance Risk (economic and finance risks caused by geopolitical tensions, trade disputes,

and financial uncertainties in the common market).

WG4: Social Risk (global mobility, migration, inequality, and digital communication risks)

WG5: Policy Risk (establish synergies among WGs, focusing on policy implications to address global and

European risks)

By bridging silos in research and policy, POLYCRISES aims to build a more resilient EU capable of adapting

to evolving threats and achieving sustainable development goals.