Putting Planetary Science on the Global Agenda

Two Earth Commissioners are helping ensure the UN’s top science-policy panel brings equity, innovation, and systems thinking to the heart of global decision-making.

In a new paper, members of the Commission explain the criteria for setting these boundaries. They also find 14 to 85% of the global population are currently exposed to harm from critical areas like climate, water, and air pollution.

Members of the Earth Commission and the Global Commons Alliance attended the UN Ocean Conference from June 9-13 in Nice, France, to accelerate action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.

Watch how the Earth Commission, by combining planetary science with social equity, is defining the limits we must respect to keep our planet stable and ensure all people can thrive.

At the 2025 Villars Summit, the Earth Commission emphasized the urgent need for transformative systems change to address the climate and biodiversity crises.

Covering more than 70% of our planet’s surface, the ocean plays a vital role for life on Earth. Its vast waters are home to everything from microscopic plankton to the world’s largest mammals. Billions find their food and livelihoods along its coasts and high seas. Roughly half the oxygen on Earth is generated by it […]

During the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, the Earth Commission underscored the need for urgent action grounded in the latest science to address our planetary emergency and ensure a fair and liveable future for all.

The Earth Commission was at the World Economic Forum to spotlight science’s central role in accelerating just and inclusive systems change to safeguard our planet.

Research from one of the Earth Commission’s working groups reveals that aligning climate targets between major colocated cities and businesses could amplify emissions reductions by 67%, driving significant progress toward sustainability.

Cities and businesses have an untapped potential to drive global sustainability efforts, but both need clear directives to act. Could empowering them be the key to achieving future development goals?