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11/05/2019

Director of the Earth Commission Secretariat Announced

Future Earth has hired a Director of the Secretariat of the newly-formed Earth Commission, a group of leading international experts tasked with synthesizing the latest science to underpin the development of science-based targets. The commission will work over the next few years to create a high-level synthesis of scientific knowledge on the biophysical and social […]

Director of the Earth Commission Secretariat Announced
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31/01/2019

Future Earth announces intent to launch Earth Commission

Davos, Switzerland – Standing outside in the pitch-black cold at the World Economic Forum on January 23, 2019, a panel including Future Earth and partners announced to a live audience their intent to launch an Earth Commission. A group of top scientists will assess existing research to provide the science needed to define targets for […]

Future Earth announces intent to launch Earth Commission
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01/01/1970

Earth Commission co-chair, Johan Rockström wins 2024 Tyler Prize

The Tyler Prize is an annual award for environmental science, environmental health and energy, and is referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize for Environment’. It recognises the need for an integrative response to our environmental crisis. Prof. Johan Rockström will be awarded $250,000 by the Tyler Prize Executive Committee for his “science-based approach to sustainable […]

Earth Commission co-chair, Johan Rockström wins 2024 Tyler Prize