Lectures NZ

NZ Institute of International Affairs

Address by Dr Beth Greener

Rosewood, 417 Queen Street, Kuripuni, Masterton
Dr Beth Greener (Head of School, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University)

Polycrises are increasingly the norm. The impacts of natural disasters, for example, can be compounded by misinformation campaigns or transnational crime. In response to the rise of complex emergencies, a number of states are embracing the concept of whole of society security.

Dr Beth Greener explores this notion and asks whether Aotearoa New Zealand may need to consider adopting it also.