As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of Covid-19, new and ongoing conflicts, as well as the perfect storm of climate change, biodiversity degradation and multiple forms of pollution, we are seeing a growing sense of insecurity and polarisation that increasingly translates into threats to the core fabric of our societies.
The UNDP Human Development Report 2021/2022 highlights that this rising insecurity is not limited to countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI). Even countries with a high HDI show increased levels of anxiety and stress among their populations. The report further highlights how more than six in seven people at the global level were feeling insecure, even before the pandemic struck.
