Research news | 2020-06-25

Planetary boundaries are global priorities for business action

The complex interactions among the planetary boundaries can be challenging to grasp, but they play a critical role in the resilience of society’s responses to urgent global pressures. The SRC–L’Oreal research collaboration is focusing on the challenge of tackling multiple issues at once, in resilient ways.

Research news | 2020-05-29

Why Covid-19 and systemic risks are part of the hyper-connected world we live in

Transforming our planet into a production plant for food, fiber and fuel paves the way for new and widespread risks. It may define our future

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research news | 2019-11-06

A scientific story that matters

Sarah Cornell reflects on the planetary boundaries framework, work she has been doing since 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research news | 2018-10-30

Nature’s steep decline

Centre contributes to new WWF report which reveals staggering extent of human impact on planet

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

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

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

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

Research news | 2018-03-20

A doubly frustrating exchange

A final reply to Montoya et. al's criticism of the planetary boundaries framework

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research news | 2017-03-23

Curbing emissions with a new "carbon law"

New carbon roadmap offers pathway to halve emissions every decade, say researchers

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

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

Research news | 2017-01-09

Global sustainability, national responsibility

Study presents application of planetary boundaries framework at national decision-making scales

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?

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

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

Research news | 2016-08-24

Framed creativity

How to use planetary boundaries as a guide for human ingenuity and innovation

Research news | 2015-11-30

Centre presence in Paris during COP21

The climate talks in Paris run 30 November - 11 December 2015, here is an overview of centre activities on site

Research news | 2015-07-17

Tankar från en #Planetskötare

Johan Rockströms svar på alla de reaktioner som hans Sommar-program i P1 väckt

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

Research news | 2015-02-12

Global sustainability is everyone's business

Four ways to boost the effectiveness and implementation of the SDGs

Research news | 2015-01-15

Planetary Boundaries - an update

As Science publishes the updated research, four of nine planetary boundaries have been crossed

Research news | 2015-01-15

New planetary dashboard shows increasing human impact

Centre researchers have updated classic "Great Acceleration" graphs

Research news | 2014-12-12

Visualising the Anthropocene

Centre researchers collaborated with students from leading school in advertising education to visualise scientific concepts

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

Research news | 2014-04-23

Will technology save the day?

New centre book discusses how technology poses novel risks, but also provides new possibilities

Research news | 2014-03-21

An equitable operating space for humanity

Combining social equity with planetary boundaries is no illusion

Research news | 2013-11-06

Creating a win-win situation

Centre and WRI in dialogue on spurring action for prosperity within planetary boundaries

Research news | 2013-06-28

A safe operating space for Sweden?

Novel research explains environmental performance of countries within planetary boundaries concept

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

Research news | 2013-04-30

The future state of sustainability

Centre contributes to latest State of the World report

Research news | 2013-02-07

Pointers for policymakers

Centre recommendations on post-2015 global sustainability presented to Nordic environment ministers

Research news | 2013-01-31

Resilience and dynamism at World Economic Forum 2013

Forum opens up to sustainable business within planetary boundaries

Research news | 2013-01-23

A quest for change

New centre project aims to marry science, arts, business

Research news | 2012-07-02

Responding to planetary boundaries criticism

Johan Rockström replies to criticism of planetary boundaries concept