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01/10/2025

Explore our impact

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 inspiration to help build a safe and just future.

Explore our impact
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24/09/2025

Planetary Health Check: 7 of 9 boundaries breached

The second-annual assessment shows pressures continuing to mount on climate, biodiversity, and ecosystems. But science-based solutions and efforts can still bring our planet back within safe limits.

Planetary Health Check: 7 of 9 boundaries breached
Ten Earth Commissioners named authors for IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report
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25/08/2025

Ten Commissioners named authors for IPCC Assessment Report

Part of a record-diverse team of more than 600 global experts, Earth Commissioners will contribute their expertise to the UN’s most authoritative climate science assessment.

Ten Commissioners named authors for IPCC Assessment Report
A World Wrapped in Plastic
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21/08/2025

A World Wrapped in Plastic

Despite growing evidence of harm, negotiations for a plastics treaty collapsed this month. Earth Commissioner Miriam Diamond reflects on what this means for ecosystems, human health, and the fight to curb plastic pollution.

A World Wrapped in Plastic
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30/06/2025

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.

Putting Planetary Science on the Global Agenda
Setting boundaries to protect planet and all people
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16/06/2025

Setting boundaries to protect planet and all people

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.

Setting boundaries to protect planet and all people
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05/06/2025

At the UN Ocean Conference 2025

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.

At the UN Ocean Conference 2025
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08/05/2025

What does a safe and just future look like?

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.

What does a safe and just future look like?
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26/03/2025

Calling for Systemic change at Villars Summit

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

Calling for Systemic change at Villars Summit