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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 1d

The evidence is piling up. The oceans' circulation systems risk “tipping” in a warming climate. For the monsoon systems, the scientific evidence for tipping is less clear, according to a new review article. But even smaller shifts in rainfall patterns can have widespread social and economic impacts.

New study flags tipping risks in ocean circulation - Earth Commission

Growing evidence shows that the oceans' circulation systems can tip in a warming climate. The evidence is less clear for the monsoon systems.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 5d

@gsiexeter.bsky.social @iiasa.ac.at @pik-potsdam.bsky.social l @wcrpclimate.bsky.social

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 5d

The Amazon is nearing a potential tipping point, driven by deforestation & climate change.

Join us for a webinar exploring the latest science on Amazon resilience & tipping metrics.

🗓️ 15 Oct 15:30-17:00 CEST
🔗: futureearth.confetti.events/tipping-poin...

Tipping Points and the Amazon

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Stockholm Resilience Centre @sthlmresilience.bsky.social · 8d

New EAT-Lancet warns: food systems breach Planetary Boundaries.

“EAT-Lancet 2025 places justice at the centre, not only as a goal but also as a vital part of enabling transformation,” says Centre Director Line Gordon, one of the report’s lead authors.

www.stockholmresilience.org/5.5e96ff7d19...

The figure shows how much global food systems contribute to pressures on all nine planetary boundaries.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 8d

This morning marks the official launch of the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission - a major update to the science and what it means for our global food system.

Several members of the EAT-Lancet team are also part of the Earth Commission!

Register for the livestream here:
bit.ly/3Kg9SW8

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 9d

Earth Commission Co-Chair & Director of UNU-INRA Fatima Denton speaks w/@reuters.com on the inequities in the global green transition.
She says power (and more capital) must shift to frontline communities.

📺 Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/live/bl3_Ln9...

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 10d

We've published our 2019-2025 impact report! 🌍

✅ Safe & Just Boundaries defined
✅ 20+ peer-reviewed papers, 4,500+ citations
✅ Science shaping global policy & corporate action

This is just the start.

Read it & join us to build a just world on a safe planet. ➡️ earthcommission.org/explore-our-...

Explore our impact - Earth Commission

With our 2025 impact report, find out how the Earth Commission is defining the boundaries for a livable planet and charting pathways for transformation. Read it for a deep dive into our work and inspi...

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 11d

“What happens in the ocean doesn’t stay in the ocean.” 🌊

Commission Science Director @albertnorstrm.bsky.social spoke to @svtnyheter.bsky.social on the urgent need to protect our oceans as rising emissions drive ocean acidification.

📺 Watch the story (in Swedish): www.svtplay.se/video/KqPy2m...

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 15d

How healthy is Earth? 🌍 Not great.

Planetary Health Check finds 7 out of 9 boundaries passed, including ocean acidification–harming marine life & food security.

But there's still hope. The report includes solutions, showing a path back to a safe space.

🔗 earthcommission.org/planetary-he...

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 17d

“More than three-quarters of the Earth’s support systems are not in the safe zone." -Commission co-chair Johan Rockström.

Today sees the 2nd annual Planetary Health Check. It also includes a chapter co-authored by @albertnorstrm.bsky.social, Commission's science director.

Full report 👇

PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 17d

Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 17d

⚡ How can one build resilience in a world in crisis?

Earth Commission co-chair Fatima Denton tackled this question at #ClimateWeekNYC, exploring how resilience is building agency, shifting power dynamics, and creating systems that work for everyone.

📽️: www.youtube.com/live/Yj-i4nC...

Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 23d

A key takeaway from the event was that deep transformations are needed for a stable planet and well-being for all. Löfven urged scientists to provide more positive, solutions-oriented transformation scenarios to guide policymakers.

Learn more here:

Global Challenges Foundation at Ystad Summit 2025 - Global Challenges Foundation

The Global Challenges Foundation was at Ystad Summit 2025 and held a discussion on Planetary Boundaries with Stefan Löfven and Lisa Jacobson

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 23d

How can scientists and politicians collaborate for a #SafeAndJust world?

This was the focus of a panel with Sweden's former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and Lisa Jacobson from the Commission at #YstadSummit.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 25d

The Earth Commission will be at #ClimateWeekNYC this year.

We'll be engaging with partners, sharing insights, and working to advance science-based solutions for a safe and just future.

If you’re there, reach out and connect. 🤝 [email protected]

Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢🗽The Global Commons Alliance, partners and members are joining business, political and civil society leaders from all over the world in NYC for #ClimateWeekNYC, which takes place 21-28 September.

Here are some of the highlights and events to look out for: globalcommonsalliance.org/news/global-...

GLOBAL COMMONS ALLIANCE AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC - Global Commons Alliance

The Global Commons Alliance, partners and members will be at Climate Week NYC, which takes place 21-28 September 2025.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 11

Since its launch, the report has guided governments, businesses, & cities with nearly 200 media stories worldwide.
One year on, the message is clear: a safe and just future is possible. But only if we act now.

🔗 lnkd.in/dYfAGjXR

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 11

It shows:
🌅 It is possible for everyone to live a decent life free from poverty but ...
🛟 ... we’re already outside the safe and just space, & it’s shrinking unless urgent transformations happen.
🌾 Resources must be shared more equitably, and technologies and economic systems need to transform.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 11

🎉 A year ago, the Earth Commission’s flagship report A Just World on a Safe Planet was published in Lancet Planetary Health.

Led by Joyeeta Gupta, Xuemei Bai & Diana Liverman, with 60+ authors worldwide, it defined the #SafeAndJust space—where humanity can thrive within the limits of the planet. 🌍

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌍 New UNU-INRA report examines the economic, social & justice dimensions of Africa’s green transition, highlighting risks & opportunities.

"The transition must deliver sovereignty, resilience & prosperity for African people.”
-Lead author/Commission co-chair Fatima Denton
🔗 unu.edu/inra/press-r...

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 9

NEXT WEEK: Positive social tipping points can accelerate sustainability but barriers can often block or weaken them.

Don’t miss our webinar exploring how science & policy can counter these dampening effects.

17 Sept 15-16:30 CEST
Register: reducing-barriers.confetti.events

Reducing Barriers Positive Social Tipping Points

Dampening effects on positive social tipping points and strategies to reduce them.

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Global Challenges Foundation @globalchallenges.bsky.social · Sep 4

We had the pleasure of holding a panel discussion at Ystad Summit today, on Planetary Boundaries with @lisajac.bsky.social of @theearthcommission.bsky.social and former Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, moderated by @anjaop.bsky.social

Read more about our time in Ystad below!

Global Challenges Foundation at Ystad Summit 2025 - Global Challenges Foundation

The Global Challenges Foundation was at Ystad Summit 2025 and held a discussion on Planetary Boundaries with Stefan Löfven and Lisa Jacobson

globalchallenges.org

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 5

At the conference “Navigating Sustainability Transformations Towards Justice and Equity”, @Laura Pereira, @David Obura and @Diana Liverman, gave a sneak peek of the Commission's transformative pathways to a #SafeAndJust space.

@transformationscommunity.org

Read more 👉

Social science perspectives critical for just transformations - Earth Commission

At a recent conference, participants received a sneak peek at the Earth Commission’s narratives of transformations to a safe and just world.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 4

What slows down positive social tipping points, the small shifts that can spark big change?

Join us for a webinar on the barriers to social tipping points and how to overcome them.

📆 17 Sept 15-16:30 CEST
🔗 Register: reducing-barriers.confetti.events

Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌍 The 2025 Planetary Health Check launches this month. 🌏

This annual report tracks the state of Earth’s life-support systems. Last year it revealed where humanity is overshooting safe limits.

📊 Explore last year’s insights and get ready for the 2025 release at planetaryhealthcheck.org

Planetary Health Check 2024

The Planetary Health Check is the most comprehensive, science-based global initiative dedicated to measuring and maintaining the Earth system.

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Aug 29

There is hope.

Science shows we can still reverse damage and restore a safe and just corridor for freshwater – but only if we act decisively. A safe future depends on keeping freshwater flowing for all life. 🌱

Read more 👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1FguT...

EB_Freshwater.pdf

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · Aug 29

💧World Water Week is wrapping up, a reminder of the foundation of life: freshwater.

Rivers, lakes, and groundwater are under immense pressure. Pollution, ecosystem degradation, and altered flows mean we’ve breached safe and just boundaries for freshwater.

International Water Management Institute @iwmi.bsky.social · Aug 28

💧 Day 4 at #WorldWaterWeek2025 was full of ideas & action. From biodiversity & climate resilience to just transitions & water security, IWMI sessions & our booth sparked dialogue, virtual reality experiences & new collaborations for a water-secure future.

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