Our planet’s vital signs are flashing red
The Planetary Health Check is the most comprehensive, science-based global initiative dedicated to measuring and managing Earth’s vital systems.
Earth System Status
The Planetary Boundaries framework defines a scientifically-based “safe operating space for humanity” to prevent dangerous, large-scale abrupt or irreversible environmental changes. The latest research reveals that six of the nine planetary boundaries are now substantially breached.
Earth's safe operating space
The high-risk zone where safe conditions from Earth's past have already been exceeded
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“Science is clear, we are putting the stability of the entire planet at risk. There is no chance to solve the climate crisis unless we urgently turn the tide on all nine Planetary Boundary processes. World development and human justice are now on the line, calling for decisive and collective action to avert life threatening conditions and in the long-term secure a livable planet as we know it.”
Johan Rockström
Solutions
It is still possible for us to slow and even reverse humanity’s effects on our planet.
Implementing solutions requires scientists, policy makers, business leaders and society as a whole to understand the drivers, identify solutions, and build governance that will deliver a sustainable and just future for humanity.
To help bring us back to a safe operating space, we will need a high level of collaboration between businesses, policy makers, government, the media, and civil society organizations. The work has already started. Here are some examples of ways you can act now….
For Businesses
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For Media
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For Foundations and Nonprofits
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Drivers & Interconnections
Human activity is the central contributor to breaching the Planetary Boundaries. Our actions almost always affect the planet in many ways. We need to take a holistic view, considering a whole earth approach to the decisions that we take.
Find out more about tipping points
The most viable areas for positive transformation are in energy generation, land use and consumption of resources. All can have substantial, positive effects on maintaining our safe operating space for humanity.
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