This report explores the concept of a Global Resilience Council (GRC) as a potential institutional innovation to better address rising human security challenges in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. With traditional global governance mechanisms struggling to keep pace with multidimensional crises—from climate change and pandemics to armed conflicts and economic disruptions—the report makes a compelling case for new approaches rooted in resilience, collaboration, and equity.
Drawing from diverse stakeholder insights and policy reflections, the report outlines how a GRC could function as a high-level, inclusive, and cross-sectoral body dedicated to anticipating, preventing, and responding to systemic shocks. It would serve as a global platform for knowledge-sharing, early warning, and coordinated action, prioritizing human-centric security and long-term sustainability.
The proposed Council emphasizes representation from underrepresented regions and communities, especially those most vulnerable to compounded risks. It seeks to bridge the gap between local realities and global policymaking by fostering dialogue, trust-building, and shared learning across borders and sectors.
Ultimately, the report argues that a Global Resilience Council could catalyze more agile, inclusive, and future-oriented responses to global threats—complementing existing institutions while championing a holistic vision of human security that leaves no one behind.
Global South Perspectives Network 