Science Solutions: Frontiers Planet Prize: International Champions: Dr Arunima Malik (University of Sydney)
Monkey Rock: A Species Corner for Nature at Climate Hub Davos is a temporary public art installation presented during World Economic Forum week in Davos.
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Dr Arunima Malik discusses the impact of the research, the international champion prize and what is needed from the World Economic Forum community to accelerate the impact of this work.
Our research has policy implications as routine reporting of environmental, social, and economic impacts of production and consumption could serve to inform effective policies that address negative externalities while rewarding positive trade outcomes, incentivizing desirable behaviors, and penalizing harmful practices within companies. Consumption-based metrics could also serve as valuable insights for global mechanisms such as the Loss and Damage Fund, established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to provide support to countries affected by climate change. Broadly, our research in supply chain assessments has shown that climate-related disasters have the potential to disrupt global supply chain networks, with vulnerable nations and sectors most affected. Insights on spillover effects can serve to support the Fund’s objectives.
Future research should focus on refining data structures to support the formulation of a robust framework for implementing sustainable practices in global supply chains while addressing their negative social and human rights impacts. Addressing spillovers embodied in international supply chains is one step towards ensuring human well-being and that the planet’s health is preserved for future generations.
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The installation was conceived by Joep van Lieshout and Prof. Gail Whiteman.
Climate Basecamp, Atelier Van Lieshout and Cats Do Climate are thankful to Minderoo Foundation, GreenUp, Climate Hub Davos, Arctic Basecamp, and the Nature and Climate Impact Team at the University of Exeter for their support, contributions and tireless work to bring the Monkey to Davos. Thank you.
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