09/04/2026
A new initiative from the Vatican is bridging science and faith to confront the world’s biggest challenges. Three Commissioners were invited to join its launch and shared how scientific frameworks can guide faith-based actions.
17/02/2026
A new UN panel on chemical waste and pollution faces an uncertain future after failing to agree on next steps at its first meeting. Commissioner Miriam Diamond argues how this highlights the urgency of advancing Safe and Just Boundaries.
22/01/2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Earth Commission outlined what the science tells us about the risks of inaction and the opportunity that still remains. The message is clear: today’s economic choices will determine whether the planet remains stable and just.
31/01/2019
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 […]
01/01/1970
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 […]