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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.