Use of the idea that now is an opportunity to be seized I think dictates that it's a desire

So, if I predict something catastrophical will happen and I make efforts to prepare for it, I'm part of the problem?

This is a great question and my answer is possibly. If you prepare so much that you stand to gain from it coming about, then it does create perverse incentives. And it could make you part of the problem.

The institutions are stating that exploitation of the status quo to implement X is an opportunity. One that usually comes at the cost of individuals