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Illustration: Steffen et al. 2015
About the research
Since the planetary boundaries were first presented in 2009, researchers from around the world have sought to advance the concept
We are developing a knowledge platform to support these international research collaborations. The Planetary Boundaries research initiative is hosted at the Stockholm Resilience Centre.
It is a joint activity with the Australian National University and the University of Copenhagen.
Our goal is to advance scientific understanding about planetary boundaries and their implications for global sustainability.
This requires transdisciplinary research. It draws on diverse theoretical framings including Earth systems analysis, resilience research, governance and policy studies, ecological economics, and environmental history. The research activities also contribute to debates on global scientific responsibility and sustainability.
Discussions of the Planetary Boundaries concept:
Johan Rockström: addressing some key misconceptions
LATEST NEWS
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Research news | 2019-02-21
Revisiting coral reef ecology
Coral reefs face a new reality dominated by human impact and it is time for traditional coral reef ecological paradigms to follow suit
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Research news | 2019-02-19
Dire traits
Better understanding of how organism traits in species communities change over time can prevent ecological collapse and improve ecological restoration
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Research news | 2019-02-16
Humans, nature and the SDGs
Centre partner in ambitious research to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
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Research news | 2019-02-15
Should we worry about the Brazilian Amazon?
Centre workshop presents multiple perspectives and discusses current concerns about the region. Watch videos here.
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Research news | 2019-02-13
The participatory way
With a suite of benefits, participatory research has become increasingly popular. But there are many challenges too. Researchers examine the method and share their own experiences
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Research news | 2019-02-13
No market without the state
Despite a variety of designs, the state plays a key role in all forms of policies around biodiversity offsetting
Stockholm Resilience Centre is a collaboration between Stockholm University and the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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