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Research news | 2020-03-02
Current sustainability concepts too focused on resource limits rather than waste accumulation
Researchers dissect body of literature on existing frameworks such as Planetary Boundaries, and shed light on its shortcomings
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Research news | 2020-02-17
With business-as-usual, the 17 SDGs will not be achieved by 2030 or even 2050
Trying to reach the goals under current business-as-usual will come at a heavy price on the planetary boundaries
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Research news | 2020-02-09
Colombian wetlands used as showcase for how to use the water planetary boundary
A new study harmonizes the water planetary boundary with local boundaries for the La Cienega wetlands in Colombia
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Research news | 2020-01-22
How to feed the world without crossing planetary boundaries
Supplying a sufficient and healthy diet for 10 billion people whilst keeping our biosphere intact will require radically different ways of farming, reduction of food waste, and dietary changes
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Research news | 2019-12-18
Environmental problems such as forest fires amplify humans' already negative impact on the planet
Environmental problems amplify human impact on Earth System
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Research news | 2019-12-13
The boundaries of a life cycle
How the Planetary Boundaries framework can improve life cycle assessments on land use and land use change
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Research news | 2019-11-27
Time for an emergency response
Nine climate tipping points now are now “active” which means the situation is urgent and we need an emergency response, warn scientists
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Research news | 2019-11-06
A scientific story that matters
Sarah Cornell reflects on the planetary boundaries framework, a work she has been doing since 2011
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Research news | 2019-11-01
Ten years of nine planetary boundaries
As the framework celebrates its tenth anniversary, some of the lead authors behind it look reflect on what it has achieved and what work lies ahead
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Research news | 2019-10-14
Reflections on the Planetary Boundaries framework
Ten years after its launch, Johan Rockström and other researchers and stakeholders reflect on the framework's development, impact and future. See videos
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Research news | 2019-09-30
A perspective on the future of Africa’s water resources
Researchers predict the impact of climate change on Africa’s water resources
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Research news | 2019-07-25
It’s all about the safe operating space
Ten years after the original publication of the Planetary Boundaries concept, researchers makes an in-depth analysis of academic research and discussion generated by the concept
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Research news | 2018-11-28
Reimagining development practice
The seventh in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-11-20
Why global perspectives matters for local development
The sixth in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-11-15
Our intertwined planet: New understandings for development
The fifth in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-11-08
The journey from theory to practice
The fourth in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-11-01
Transformation and rethinking development practice
The third in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-10-30
Nature’s steep decline
Centre contributes to new WWF report which reveals staggering extent of human impact on planet
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Research news | 2018-10-25
Taking action in a complex world
The second in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-10-17
The new context for development and why it matters
The first in a series of seven "deep dives" looking into the connections between resilience and development
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Research news | 2018-10-17
A smarter scenario
Club of Rome report states that inequality reduction and new economic models are necessary for long-term economic and planetary stability
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Research news | 2018-10-10
Feeding 10 billion people by 2050 within planetary limits may be achievable
But it requires a global shift towards healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste, say researchers
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Research news | 2018-03-20
A doubly frustrating exchange
A final reply to Montoya et. al's criticism of the planetary boundaries framework
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Research news | 2018-03-07
Facilitating the global sustainability story
In continuing to highlight some of our women researchers for International Women’s Day, we would now like to showcase Sarah Cornell whose work spans from understanding Earth resilience science to crafting real world impacts
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Research news | 2018-02-28
Banned persistent organic pollutants still a serious threat to health and development in northern Pakistan
How ongoing use of banned chemicals and extensive deforestation now haunts northern Pakistan, leaving population prone to serious health issues
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General news | 2018-02-23
Johan Rockström appointed director at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
A unique opportunity to increase collaboration between climate and ecosystem scientists
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Research news | 2017-12-21
Sea plastics’ planetary impact
New study looks at whether marine plastic pollution should be considered as a component of chemical pollutants in planetary boundaries framework
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Research news | 2017-11-20
A fundamental misrepresentation of the Planetary Boundaries framework
Responding to recent criticism, the main authors behind the framework explain how Planetary Boundaries does not rely on an assumption of thresholds or “tipping points” in the biosphere
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Research news | 2017-06-09
How far are we pushing chemical boundaries?
Researchers alarmed by levels of chemical pollution in water and soil in both developed and developing countries
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Research news | 2017-03-23
Curbing emissions with a new "carbon law"
New carbon roadmap offers pathway to halve emissions every decade, say researchers
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Educational news | 2017-03-21
By the Ocean We Unite: the social, ecological and political dimensions of plastic pollution
Former SRC Master's student sets out on expedition to expand on her thesis research on marine plastic pollution
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Research news | 2017-02-16
WEF 2017: Beyond the Anthropocene
Watch Johan Rockström's inspiring talk about global change and planetary stewardship during the World Economic Forum 2017
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Research news | 2017-01-09
Global sustainability, national responsibility
Study presents application of planetary boundaries framework at national decision-making scales
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Research news | 2016-11-02
How can coral reefs survive the Anthropocene?
How much more fishing, nutrient pollution and climate change can the world’s coral reefs endure?
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Research news | 2016-09-01
Finding the right analysis tools is key for reaching SDGs
New study categorises key questions and evaluates what analysis tools to bet on in the race towards sustainability
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Research news | 2016-08-29
How to succeed with sustainable intensification of agriculture
Why global agriculture must become key contributor to sustainable development rather than largest driver of environmental change
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Research news | 2016-08-24
Framed creativity
How to use planetary boundaries as a guide for human ingenuity and innovation
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Research news | 2015-07-17
Tankar från en #Planetskötare
Johan Rockströms svar på alla de reaktioner som hans Sommar-program i P1 väckt
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General news | 2015-06-18
"Exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits"
Pope’s encyclical well in line with Centre’s vision and concern for future sustainability
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General news | 2015-04-23
Launching "Big world, small planet"
Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum combine resilience science and photography to convey a new positive narrative
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General news | 2015-04-22
Launch of the Earth Statement
On Earth Day, scientists publish essential elements for 2-degree celsius global climate agreement
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Research news | 2015-02-12
Global sustainability is everyone's business
Four ways to boost the effectiveness and implementation of the SDGs
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Research news | 2015-01-15
Planetary Boundaries - an update
As Science publishes the updated research, four of nine planetary boundaries have been crossed
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Research news | 2015-01-15
New planetary dashboard shows increasing human impact
Centre researchers have updated classic "Great Acceleration" graphs
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Research news | 2014-12-12
Visualising the Anthropocene
Centre researchers collaborated with students from leading school in advertising education to visualise scientific concepts
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General news | 2014-11-12
Rockström awarded international environmental prize
Centre Director Johan Rockström awarded the Woods Hole Research Center’s Lawrence S. Huntington Environmental Prize
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Research news | 2014-05-23
Development within Earth's limits
Why links between human wellbeing and the biosphere are central to formulation of the Sustainable Development Goals
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Research news | 2014-04-23
Will technology save the day?
New centre book discusses how technology poses novel risks, but also provides new possibilities
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Research news | 2014-03-21
An equitable operating space for humanity
Combining social equity with planetary boundaries is no illusion
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Research news | 2013-11-06
Creating a win-win situation
Centre and WRI in dialogue on spurring action for prosperity within planetary boundaries
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Research news | 2013-06-28
A safe operating space for Sweden?
Novel research explains environmental performance of countries within planetary boundaries concept
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Research news | 2013-05-31
UN General Assembly debate on sustainability: the need for transformation
Centre provides crucial input to UN General Assembly debate on sustainable development
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Research news | 2013-04-30
The future state of sustainability
Centre contributes to latest State of the World report
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General news | 2013-03-21
SRC annual report 2012
Read and download the SRC 2012 annual report here
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Research news | 2013-02-07
Pointers for policymakers
Centre recommendations on post-2015 global sustainability presented to Nordic environment ministers
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Research news | 2013-01-31
Resilience and dynamism at World Economic Forum 2013
Forum opens up to sustainable business within planetary boundaries
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Research news | 2013-01-23
A quest for change
New centre project aims to marry science, arts, business
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Research news | 2012-07-02
Responding to planetary boundaries criticism
Johan Rockström replies to criticism of planetary boundaries concept
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