Understanding the concept of the global survivability collective

This paper aims to clarify the concept of the Global Survivability Collective (GSC). It became necessary following several requests for clarification regarding the GSC proposal in Ugbo’s (2025) study, “Contemporary Geopolitical Dynamics and Global Security: Projections for Sustainable Development”. The study argued that adopting the GSC concept would be crucial for tackling many of the issues challenging our world. The GSC concept was introduced in that study, and several scholars have asked the author to provide insights to understand it better and assess its relevance to addressing the multitude of global challenges. Therefore, this paper seeks to explain the context in which the GSC proposal was made and how it differs from other notable approaches to addressing ongoing global challenges. It notes that the GSC's idea is not a cure-all for every problem humanity faces. Still, it highlights its potential in tackling most of humanity's existential concerns that transcend national borders. The paper underscores the importance of cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve sustainable development for the survival of current and future generations. The paper also provides insights into other collective action initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges and issues impacting our world. Overall, the paper emphasises the GSC's role in guiding our actions and inactions to enhance our sustainability and collective survival.