De Jager, PetaDe Jager, Peta2023-12-112023-12-112023-09De Jager, P. 2023. <i>Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7</i>. s.l.:Alive2Green. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13387.Sustainabilityhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/13387Polycrisis, a term initially coined by the French philosopher Edgar Morin and later popularised by historian Adam Tooze, haracterises a situation where multiple crises converge and interact, creating a complex and interconnected challenge. The daily news reminds us of a palpable, seemingly ever-present polycrisis. It manifests itself as economic woes, social disparities, environmental strains, and political dilemmas, all interwoven into a multifaceted tapestry that tests our resilience. An analysis underscores the depth of our local challenges. The energy crisis, primarily due to the struggles of Eskom, our state-owned power utility, disrupts daily life. Load-shedding, water shortages, and service delivery disruptions are stark examples of its impact. The food insecurity crisis, worsened by droughts and floods induced by climate change, leads to hunger and malnutrition. The far-reaching effects of corruption and state capture have eroded trust in government institutions. Infrastructure (and pride) crumbles under neglect, as exemplified by the Lilian Ngoyi Street belch. Discontent bubbles in the ugly face of inequality and unemployment.FulltextenClimate changeEnergy crisisPolycrisisSustainabilityBookDe Jager, P. (2023). <i>Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7</i>. Alive2Green. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13387De Jager, Peta. <i>Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7</i>. n.p.: Alive2Green. 2023. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13387.De Jager P. Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7. [place unknown]: Alive2Green; 2023.http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13387TY - Book AU - De Jager, Peta AB - Polycrisis, a term initially coined by the French philosopher Edgar Morin and later popularised by historian Adam Tooze, haracterises a situation where multiple crises converge and interact, creating a complex and interconnected challenge. The daily news reminds us of a palpable, seemingly ever-present polycrisis. It manifests itself as economic woes, social disparities, environmental strains, and political dilemmas, all interwoven into a multifaceted tapestry that tests our resilience. An analysis underscores the depth of our local challenges. The energy crisis, primarily due to the struggles of Eskom, our state-owned power utility, disrupts daily life. Load-shedding, water shortages, and service delivery disruptions are stark examples of its impact. The food insecurity crisis, worsened by droughts and floods induced by climate change, leads to hunger and malnutrition. The far-reaching effects of corruption and state capture have eroded trust in government institutions. Infrastructure (and pride) crumbles under neglect, as exemplified by the Lilian Ngoyi Street belch. Discontent bubbles in the ugly face of inequality and unemployment. DA - 2023-09 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR ED - De Jager, Peta KW - Climate change KW - Energy crisis KW - Polycrisis KW - Sustainability LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2023 SM - Sustainability T1 - Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7 TI - Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7 UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13387 ER -27216