A new UN report, “Counting What Counts”, rethinks progress beyond GDP. It proposes indicators for well-being, fairness & a healthy planet. The Commission contributed via Safe and Just world framing and now an intergovernmental process is now underway with civil society. 🔗 www.un.org/en/beyondGDP

How do we move from alarm to action when talking about tipping points? Join our webinar to unpack how tipping points are communicated, and how we can make these complex concepts clearer, more relevant for audiences. 🗓 Wednesday, May 27 ⏰ 14–15:30 CEST 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/communicatin...

How do we measure what truly matters? 🌍 A new report from a UN “Beyond GDP” expert workshop explores how we can rethink progress beyond economic growth to include wellbeing, sustainability, and inequality.

Last week in Colombia, 57 countries met to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels 🛢️ ➡️ 🌱 No binding commitments were signed, but a clear signal was sent. Science is moving closer to the center of decision-making.

Congratulations to Earth Commissioner Peter Verburg on his election to the US National Academy of Sciences! The Academy announced he was selected as one of 25 new international members, who are chosen "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research".

Commission host @futureearth.bsky.social is co-organizing “Towards a just and habitable world: exploring the role of technology” a conference on tech & its impact on human & planetary well-being. 🗓️ 2-5 June 2026 📍 University of Lausanne 🖊️ Early bird April 30 pathways.futureearth.org/sustainabili...

The @frontiersin.bsky.social Planet Prize has named its 2026 National Champions—research advancing planetary science and real-world solutions. Their work reflects the Earth Commission’s mission: science for a stable Earth, with justice at the center. Congratulations to the 25 finalists!

On Earth Day, a simple truth: a healthy planet and a just world are inseparable. The science is clear. Protecting people means protecting the planet. And safeguarding the planet means addressing injustice. Learn more at earthcommission.org/safe-and-jus...

Commissioners Joyeeta Gupta & Juan Camilo Cardenas join 200+ experts urging Colombia's president to rethink investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). ISDS lets corporations challenge gov decisions w/major financial consequences. This creates friction as countries move to phase out fossil fuels.

🌱 Just before Easter, three Earth Commissioners joined a group of academics at the Vatican to help inform the Catholic church’s work on sustainability. “Faith leaders can mobilize people to take science seriously", said Joyeeta Gupta, who was invited to talk about climate justice. #SafeAndJust

What if measuring progress meant more than just GDP? 📈💰 Today, GDP dominates how the world judges success. But what about well-being, equity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability? #BeyondGDP #Sustainability #WellBeing

In Alaska, glacial retreat is reshaping landscapes, ecosystems, & daily life. ❄️🏔️ A recent webinar from us, @futureearth.bsky.social, AIMES, & @wcrpclimate.bsky.social brought together scientists & community voices to explore what these changes mean. 🎥 Watch it here youtu.be/h8iEjH0X2Bo?...

Our climate system is more “out of balance” than ever. 🌡️ WMO report highlights: ⏳ 2024 CO₂ = highest in 2M years 🌊 Oceans absorbed 91% of excess heat 🧊 8 of 10 largest glacier ice-loss years since 2016 Read: wmo.int/publication-...

🌍 “Working on climate and nature is the way forward.” 🌅 Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, shares a powerful reminder of why transforming our systems benefits everyone.

NEXT WEEK: Glacier retreat in Alaska. 🧊🌡️ How are ecosystems and communities affected, and what can we learn from science and Indigenous knowledge? Join our webinar to learn more! 🗓 Monday, March 23 ⏰ 18:00–19:30 CET 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/glacier-loss...

As glaciers retreat and ice sheets destabilize, the Earth’s cryosphere is undergoing rapid, unprecedented change. 🌍❄️ On March 19, Earth Commission member Bo Su will present research on a safe operating space for the cryosphere at “Cryosphere in Crisis" at #UNESCO headquarters.

For centuries, Earth’s natural systems supported all life. 🌍 Now they’re under growing pressure as we push the planet closer to tipping points. The Commission's Safe & Just Boundaries show the limits we must stay within for a stable & resilient future. 🎥: earthcommission.org/from-science...

Our planet sets the rules. Clean air, water, healthy oceans, and thriving nature aren’t optional. They’re the limits we all live within. Researchers with the Earth Commission maps those limits and explores how humanity can thrive without breaking them. Learn more: earthcommission.org

AI is reshaping our lives & planet. Without rules, it can deepen inequality, fuel polarisation, harm the environment. A new analysis in The Lancet Planetary Health, co-authored by Commission Co-Chair Fatima Denton, calls for AI as a shared global good 🌍🤖 🔗: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Alaskan glaciers are retreating faster than ever, threatening ecosystems, communities, and ways of life. ❄️ Join researchers for a webinar on glacier loss, tipping points, and cultural consequences in Alaska. 🗓 Monday, March 23 ⏰ 18:00–19:30 CET 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/glacier-loss...

⚠️ Tipping points are often framed as looming risks. 🌱 But positive tipping points show how targeted action can rapidly shift systems toward safe and just futures. 🎥 In this video, Commissioner Tim Lenton explains why tipping points aren’t just something to fear — but something we can activate.

A new report from @esabcc.bsky.social says Europe must prepare and adapt to a warmer future under current policies. It warns of dramatic human, economic costs. To prevent that, we must cut emissions, restore nature, transform societies. But there’s another layer to highlight: justice ⚖️

What does the latest research tell us about Earth’s changing climate? The '10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025' report highlights 10 findings — including accelerating ocean warming, record-breaking global heat, biodiversity loss and reduced carbon uptake on land: www.esa.int/Applications...

Chemical pollution is a growing global risk that needs coordinated action. Read Commissioner Miriam Diamond explain why science-based, international cooperation is critical to tackling the crisis as well as building a #safeandjust future for people and planet. 👉 earthcommission.org/global-actio...

What does a just world on a safe planet look like? 🌍 And how can we get there without leaving anyone behind? 🤝 This week, the Commission’s Transformations Pathway group met in Stockholm to map the systemic changes societies need for a sustainable and fair future. ♻️

Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🎉 Join us in celebrating the inspiring women in science from around the world who we are honoured to have as members and partners of the Global Commons Alliance. 👇

A new study from Earth Commission scientists warns that rising air pollution in South Asia could trigger severe drought, threatening nearly 2 billion people. Aerosols harm health & disrupt rainfall. Reducing them both cleans the air & protects water security. 🔗 earthcommission.org/aerosol-boun...

OUT NOW! The IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report Summary for Policymakers is available now! Explore this first of it’s kind report highlighting methods and actions to measure and respond to business impacts and dependencies on nature. 🔗 https://bit.ly/IPBES12Media

The new IPBES Business & Biodiversity report makes clear how economies can’t thrive without nature. Healthy ecosystems are not optional. They're the foundation for business resilience & long-term prosperity. Learn more: ipbes.canto.de/v/IPBES12Med... #NaturePositive #Biodiversity

Underestimated climate risks threaten policy, finance & preparedness. Led by Earth Commission contributor Jesse Abrams, a new report shows how economic models miss climate extremes & tipping points, creating dangerous gaps in decision-making. 🔗 greenfuturessolutions.com/news/recalib...

Today’s crises aren’t just about what we do but who decides and what we value. Commissioner @laurap18.bsky.social highlights the need to rethink the goals and power structures shaping our economic and governance systems. A #SafeAndJust future means changing direction, not just speed.

🌏 @futureearth.bsky.social has joined the @globalcommonshq.bsky.social! 🌿 As the world’s largest network of sustainability scientists, Future Earth hosts the Commission & connects researchers worldwide to produce the science guiding a #SafeAndJust future. 🔗 globalcommonsalliance.org/the-alliance/

In #Davos, we stood up for science & the possibility of a different future. Science tells us a just world on a safe planet is possible, but only if we act now. 🎦: earthcommission.org/a-science-ba... @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @earth4all.life @globalcommonshq.bsky.social @futureearth.bsky.social

Earth is closer to critical tipping points than many realize. Join authors of the Global Tipping Points Report 2025 for a webinar TODAY on risks, governance challenges, and positive tipping points that still make a difference. 15–16:30 CET Register: futureearth.confetti.events/tipping-poin...

Can 80 countries in a “Coalition of the Willing” create the concrete, science based plan the 🌎 needs to rapidly phase out fossil fuels? Watch the panel discussed with Earth Commission’s Executive Director Wendy Broadgate and others held at WEF in Davos this week: www.youtube.com/live/kA3wlvU...

Hear our co-Chair Johan Rockström and others present a science-backed vision at Davos for prosperity within planetary boundaries. 💫 More here: earthcommission.org/a-science-ba...

“What you see here is a dire message to humanity.” At the WEF, our co-Chair Johan Rockström said Earth is at a decisive juncture. But we're in the driver’s seat. So will we steer to a sustainable, resilient future or risk overshooting the planet’s limits? ▶️ Watch: www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...

Climate litigation is rising & it’s not just governments at risk. Companies now face lawsuits w/real financial & reputational costs. Earth Commissioner Joyeeta Gupta explores what this means for business, governance, & society ahead of WEF in Davos. Read more: www.weforum.org/stories/2026...

Happy to see Earth Commission members among the signatories of this open letter calling for serious leadership at #WEF2026. Aligning economies with Safe and Just boundaries is essential for resilient societies, shared prosperity, and a stable planet. More: earthcommission.org/prosperity-w...

"Prosperity cannot be built on ecosystem collapse.” Members of the Commission, along w/economists, scientists and business leaders, urge Davos participants to move beyond fossil-fuelled growth and align economies with planetary boundaries. Read more ➡️ earthcommission.org/prosperity-w.

Building prosperity w/in planetary boundaries is central to 2026 WEF meeting in Davos. There our executive director Wendy Broadgate & co-chair Johan Rockström will join global leaders to show that a stable planet and a just world are the foundation of long-term prosperity. More: shorturl.at/DmXzc

The Earth is closer to critical tipping points than many realize. Join authors of the Global Tipping Points Report 2025 for a webinar on risks, governance challenges, and positive tipping points that still make a difference. 26 Jan 15–16:30 CET Register: futureearth.confetti.events/tipping-poin...

Many scientists involved in the Earth Commission have contributed to the 10 New Insights in Climate Science, helping elevate research with strong relevance for policymakers and climate negotiators. Now, researchers are invited to help shape the 2026 edition. 👇

Local crises can trigger global consequences. In Global Catastrophic Risks Report, Commissioner David Obura shows how nature’s tipping points can cascade across climate, ecosystems, society & why better global governance is key. 🔗 globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026/ @globalchallenges.bsky.social

The risk of destabilizing Earth’s life-support systems is no longer abstract. It’s measurable & underway. The Global Catastrophic Risks Report 2026, w/insights from co-Chairs Fatima Denton & Johan Rockström, shows how science & policy can help restore Earth stability. globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026/

In 2026, the Earth Commission will continue to explore how people, nature & economies are connected. 🌍 Together w/@earth4all.life & @globalcommonshq.bsky.social, we show how bold changes & Safe & Just Boundaries can guide a fairer, safer, more resilient world for all. 🌱 youtu.be/WcOruZPzFFY?...

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the Earth Commission’s impact since 2019. 🌐 Our Safe and Just Boundaries guide action for people & planet. Read our Impact Report and see how we’ll turn science into action in 2026: earthcommission.org/wp-content/u...

Global Catastrophic Risks report warns converging threats could have devastating impacts unless global coop. & governance are strengthened. Several Commissioners contributed to the report underscoring science's key role as a solution. Read more: tinyurl.com/2ffrfc93 @globalchallenges.bsky.social

🌍 Global catastrophic risks are rising & governance must keep pace. 💥 The Global Catastrophic Risks 2026 report from @globalchallenges.bsky.social examines 5 major threats, w/insights from Earth Commission's Johan Rockström, Fatima Denton & David Obura. 🗓 Join the launch today, 15:00–16:00 CET 👇

Catch our latest webinar on tipping points! This session focused on boreal forests, the band of coniferous forests encircling the globe just below the Arctic. 🌲 Rising temps put the edges of these ecosystems at risk, causing them to shift north. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCG3...