The scale and complexity of 21st-century risks—ranging from climate collapse and biodiversity loss to digital sovereignty and AI alignment—require governance mechanisms that extend beyond national jurisdictions. Existing treaties are often fragmented, reactive, or sector-specific. This question invites legal scholars, diplomats, and policy architects to explore what kinds of treaty innovations are needed to govern planetary-scale risks. Contributions may address multilateral enforcement mechanisms, systemic foresight clauses, intergenerational rights, loss and damage provisions, and the legal design of supranational observability and accountability protocols.
Secretariat Asked question July 30, 2025