An international institution that successfully curbs the life-threatening effects of climate change does not yet exist. To make this possible, the international community must be persuaded to undertake comprehensive reforms of the United Nations.
The aim of this research is to find out, from the perspective of futurology, under which conditions it is possible to reposition the UN as a representative of global society and sovereign states. Civil society and its organizations play an essential role in this, but the understanding of cultures among themselves is also a factor in the formation of a comprehensive identity that should not be neglected. To this end, the following research question is posed: Does the UN need to be changed in its current constitution and do individual states need to give up parts of their power in order to form an effective and assertive UN so that it becomes possible to establish a legitimate world state by 2050? To answer the research question, a literature review was conducted and the scenario technique was applied.
On this basis, it is advisable to expand multilateralism and a global identity in addition to global efforts to prevent harmful climate impacts, and to seek an open-ended discussion on whether the UN is capable of reform and what changes can be implemented in the coming years.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The climate crisis and the importance of actors
- 2.1 Considerations for saving biodiversity
- 2.2 Proposed solutions for the preservation of humanity
- 2.3 National actors as supporters to mitigate the global climate crisis
- 3. The role of civil society in transformation
- 3.1 Influence of civil society in the international structure
- 3.2 The leading role of civil society in the policy-making process
- 4. The future of the UN
- 4.1 Projects for the reform of the UN
- 4.2 The sustainability goals and their implementation problems
- 4.3 The IMF in its function as a potential guardian of a global currency
- 4.4 World domestic policy as a framework for global action
- 4.5 The transformation to a global society
- 4.5 Democracy and the difficulties of further development
- 4.6 Visions for a World Parliament and a World State
- 5. A new solidarity community
- 5.1 Global ethics as a common framework for the global community
- 5.2 The role of world religions with regard to transformation
- 5.3 Considerations for the design of a new policy
- 6. Global governance in focus
- 6.1 Aspirations of appropriate governance
- 6.2 Leadership of a global society in the 21st century
- 6.3 Global governance as a solution to world politics
- 7. Four strategic scenarios for the future of a world state by 2050
- 7.1 Scenario 1: The retreat into individual statehood
- 7.2 Scenario 2: An alternative to the world state
- 7.3 Scenario 3: Between the worlds
- 7.4 Scenario 4: The future has begun
- 8. Conclusion and outlook until 2050
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research explores the potential for establishing a legitimate world state by 2050, focusing on the role of the United Nations (UN) in the transformation to a global society. It examines the conditions under which the UN can be repositioned as a representative of both global society and sovereign states. The research utilizes futurology to address the crucial question of whether the UN needs to be reformed and whether individual states need to relinquish some power to enable the UN to establish a legitimate world state. Here are some key themes explored in the text:- The planetary climate crisis and its impact on global society.
- The role of civil society and its influence on international structures.
- The future of the UN and its potential for reform.
- The need for global governance and a legitimate world state.
- Exploring the potential of a global identity and the role of global ethics.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the topic, outlining the research question and methodology. Chapter 2 delves into the planetary climate crisis and the importance of various actors in addressing this challenge. It examines the implications for biodiversity and proposed solutions for the preservation of humanity. National actors are also discussed in their role as supporters of mitigating the global climate crisis. Chapter 3 focuses on the role of civil society in the transformation process. It investigates the influence of civil society on international structures and its leading role in policy-making. Chapter 4 explores the future of the UN, examining projects for reform, the implementation of sustainability goals, and the IMF's potential role as a guardian of a global currency. The concept of world domestic policy and its implications for global action are also discussed. The chapter concludes by exploring the transformation to a global society, including considerations for democracy and visions for a World Parliament and a World State. Chapter 5 delves into the idea of a new solidarity community, examining global ethics as a common framework and the role of world religions in transformation. It also considers the design of new policies. Chapter 6 focuses on global governance, examining aspirations for appropriate governance, leadership of a global society in the 21st century, and the potential of global governance as a solution to world politics. Chapter 7 presents four strategic scenarios for the future of a world state by 2050, exploring possibilities such as the retreat into individual statehood, an alternative to the world state, a state "between the worlds," and a future where the world state has already begun.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text explores the crucial themes of climate change, global governance, the future of the United Nations, civil society, global ethics, and the potential for a legitimate world state. It delves into the implications of these concepts for a sustainable future and the transformation to a global society. Key terms include multilateralism, global identity, sustainability goals, global currency, world domestic policy, and world parliament.
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- Sascha Wenzel (Author), 2020, The planetary climate crisis as an opportunity to establish a legitimate world state by 2050, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1014866
