Explainers

We love breaking down complex social-ecological challenges into easy-to-understand explainers. It’s a labour of love, and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned with you. Dive in and let us know what you think!

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First Planetary Health Check reveals that Earth’s vital support systems are weakening.

Humanity has thrived thanks to Earth’s stability and resilience, but what happens when we push our planet beyond its limits? Inspired by the first-ever ‘Planetary Health Check Report’, this post dives into the urgent reality: we’re crossing dangerous thresholds, and the impacts could be irreversible. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the warning signs are clear—Earth’s life-support systems are weakening. But it’s not too late to act!

First Planetary Health Check reveals that Earth’s vital support systems are weakening.

We need nothing less than a food system revolution

While the global food system is a prime driver of planetary instability, it often escapes scrutiny. But not today. It’s time to put some food system facts on the table and discuss why a radical transformation is urgently needed.

We need nothing less than a food system revolution

While the global food system is a prime driver of planetary instability, it often escapes scrutiny. But not today. It’s time to put some food system facts on the table and …

We need nothing less than a food system revolution

While the global food system is a prime driver of planetary instability, it often escapes scrutiny. But not today. It’s time to put some food system facts on the table and …

Displacement in a changing climate

Weather-related disasters like hurricanes and floods displace millions annually, but slow-onset climate impacts often go unreported, driving millions more from their homes. As global temperatures soar, areas become uninhabitable, pushing millions to leave everything behind. Let’s discuss why.

Displacement in a changing climate

This is not what climate equality looks like

The wealthiest 1% of the world’s population, are responsible for a staggering 16% of all carbon emissions, exceeding those of two-thirds of humanity. The consequences are dire, particularly for vulnerable communities and the collective efforts to combat the climate crisis.

This is not what climate equality looks like

Land-system change: protect what we have, restore what is lost.

We are in a delicate situation where we need strong and resilient ecosystems to help us mitigate and adapt to the changing climate, but they are weaker than ever. There is barely any nature left to back us up. It is time to discuss the Planetary Boundary land-system change.

Land-system change: protect what we have, restore what is lost.

We are in a delicate situation where we need strong and resilient ecosystems to help us mitigate and adapt to the changing climate, but they are weaker than ever. There is …

Land-system change: protect what we have, restore what is lost.

We are in a delicate situation where we need strong and resilient ecosystems to help us mitigate and adapt to the changing climate, but they are weaker than ever. There is …

24 revolutionary revolutions for 2024

Today’s social and planetary crises result from the oppressive and exploitative human systems created in the past. If we collectively choose to change course and uproot and restructure these systems, we can get the Earth’s systems back into a stable state and secure a safe and just future for all. Here are our 24 revolutionary resolutions for 2024 to create the conditions needed for positive change.

24 revolutionary revolutions for 2024

Biosphere integrity: it underpins our survival

Scientists fear that the ongoing degradation of ecosystems and the rapid loss of biodiversity could disrupt the functions and services we all depend on. It’s time to discuss the planetary boundary biosphere integrity, because underpins our ability to thrive.

Biosphere integrity: it underpins our survival

Scientists fear that the ongoing degradation of ecosystems and the rapid loss of biodiversity could disrupt the functions and services we all depend on. It’s time to discuss the planetary …

Biosphere integrity: it underpins our survival

Scientists fear that the ongoing degradation of ecosystems and the rapid loss of biodiversity could disrupt the functions and services we all depend on. It’s time to discuss the planetary …

Climate change: it is more than global warming

Rising temperatures are only a fraction of the effects of global warming. The planet has helped us by taking up most of the heat we have generated, but it has come at a high cost. It is time to discuss the planetary boundary climate change.

Climate change: it is more than global warming

Rising temperatures are only a fraction of the effects of global warming. The planet has helped us by taking up most of the heat we have generated, but it has …

Climate change: it is more than global warming

Rising temperatures are only a fraction of the effects of global warming. The planet has helped us by taking up most of the heat we have generated, but it has …

Know your planetary boundaries

An international team of scientists have just updated the ‘Planetary Boundaries’ framework, and things are not looking good. It’s a visual warning: we have already passed six and are close to crossing two more. Let’s briefly discuss them.