Planetary Guardians

On?International Women’s Day, the Planetary Guardians celebrate the remarkable Mary Robinson, who has been recognized as one of Reuters Trailblazing Women in Climate 2025. A fierce advocate for climate justice, Mary has spent her life ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable are heard and that justice remains at the heart of climate action. Through her work with?Project Dandelion,?she champions the bold transformations needed to protect our planet’s future. Her leadership is a testament to what it means to lead with conviction, courage, and compassion, qualities that have defined her career from being the first woman President of Ireland to becoming a global advocate for human rights and climate action. As we mark this day, we also look ahead to?the wider release of MRS ROBINSON, a?documentary film that?is more than a tribute to her legacy, it is a call to action. Stories like these do more than inspire; they mobilize. And that is what International Women’s Day is all about, accelerating action for a healthy and inclusive future. ?? Reuters Trailblazing Women in Climate: https://lnkd.in/eWNJqW3K Project Dandelion?Reuters?The Elders Foundation Terry Slavin #IWD2025 #TrailblazingWomen #BeaPlanetaryGuardian #AccelerateAction

?? Wildlife is at the heart of our planet’s health, yet biodiversity loss is pushing us beyond planetary boundaries. Habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change threaten ecosystems that sustain life. This year’s World Wildlife Day reminds us to continue to finance conservation, investing in nature is investing in our future. Wild animals and plants, from highland steppes to coral reefs, are intrinsic to the intricate web of life on Earth. They sustain ecosystems, regulate natural processes, and support biodiversity, providing essential services that underpin human livelihoods and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Forests alone are home to 60,000 tree species, 80% of amphibian species, and 75% of bird species, while supporting over 1.6 billion people with natural capital in the form of food, medicine, and income. We must shift towards sustainable economies that protect wildlife and restore balance. Happy World Wildlife Day ?????? https://lnkd.in/eNW-NV86 #WorldWildlifeDay #InvestInNature #BeaPlanetaryGuardian CITES UNDP Virgin Unite PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

France takes a bold step against ‘forever chemicals’ ?? By 2026, the country will ban the production, import, and export of PFAS in products like cosmetics, clothing, and ski wax, expanding to most textiles by 2030.?These?‘forever chemicals’?are part of a larger crisis of novel entities - including plastics, pesticides, and industrial chemicals - polluting ecosystems, accumulating in our bodies, and driving antibiotic resistance, hormonal imbalances, and cancer. Yet, most of the tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals in use have never been tested for safety. With the European Union considering a ban on 10,000 chemicals and countries like Denmark and the US tightening regulations, momentum is growing. The Planetary Guardians?commend?France's decision and urge further global action to protect humanity and all life on Earth.?Who’s Next? #BeaPlanetaryGuardian #PFASBan #France #NovelEntities Full story The Washington Post: https://lnkd.in/eQt6PQNm ?? This chart illustrates the relative growth of various categories of novel entities and key chemicals from 2000 to 2017 ? Source: Persson et al., 2022. More info on the Novel Entities Planetary Boundary on the Planetary Health Check website ?? https://lnkd.in/eWP5snFP

We are deeply grateful to?Svenska Postkodlotteriets Stiftelse (The Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation) for their generous support of our work at the Planetary Guardians! Their investment in Planetary Boundaries science is a powerful example of how partnerships can drive meaningful action for our planet. Collaboration and bold leadership are essential to safeguarding Earth's stability, now more than ever. Together, we will continue to raise awareness, advocate for policy adoption, and ensure science guides urgent environmental action??? #BeaPlanetaryGuardian #Postkodeffekten #ProjectForChange Marie Dahll?f Jean Oelwang Richard Branson Rickard Sj?berg Virgin Unite

A new report ‘Climate & Nature-based Interventions in Livestock’, produced by the FAIRR Initiative in collaboration with Vibrant Data Labs, and with support from Randy Newcomb (THE OMIDYAR GROUP LLC), the Planetary Guardians and Clic is out. This pivotal study redefines how we can identify and scale promising climate and nature-based solutions. The report builds on the Planetary Boundaries framework, offering investors an integrated approach to assess the environmental impact and financial opportunities of on-farm mitigation interventions that address the impacts of intensive livestock production on our climate and ecosystems. Nature-based solutions such as silvopasture and cover crops for example provide long-term positive benefits across multiple planetary boundaries. The report emphasises the need for a transformative shift towards sustainable, climate-and nature-positive agriculture to meet net-zero and biodiversity targets. Link to report: https://lnkd.in/gXqMz8xy Paul Polman PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research #BeaPlanetaryGuardian

With the planet already facing irreversible?tipping points, we are at a decisive moment for business leaders to act. Don't miss these two newly released reports 'Business on the Edge: Building Industry Resilience to Climate Hazards' and 'The Cost of Inaction: A CEO Guide to Navigating Climate Risk' ?? By addressing climate risks head-on now, businesses have an unmissable opportunity to build stronger and more sustainable operations while safeguarding societies and the planet. Check this link for the full reports ?? https://lnkd.in/dryTUaYv World Economic Forum PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Wonderful news and so well deserved, congratulations Jean Oelwang from all of us at Planetary Guardians ????

“We have ample scientific evidence that it is now in this decade that we will determine what life support all future generations on planet earth will have”. Check the full interview with Prof Johan Rockstr?m from PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research https://lnkd.in/eXrNkWg9 ?? #BuildingBridges24 #SustainableFinance

#ICYMI: the Intergenerational Dialogue today between Planetary Guardians Mary Robinson, Xiye Bastida and Nik Gowing at the #BuildingBridges24 conference in Geneva

We are pleased to announce that the?Planetary Guardians?will be participating in the?Building Bridges Conference?in Geneva (9-12 Dec 2024), a pivotal event dedicated to aligning finance with sustainability. ?? Note your diaries for: 1?? An?Intergenerational Dialogue?between?Mary Robinson (Project Dandelion/The Elders Foundation)?and climate advocate?Xiye Bastida, exploring how intergenerational collaboration can shape a sustainable future [Mon 9 Dec, 14:30] 2?? An expert discussion on?Planetary Boundaries between?Prof Johan Rockstr?m from the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and?Nik Gowing [Mon 9 Dec, 15:30] 3?? Road to COP 30: Igniting Global Action on a Warming Planet, with Naoko Ishii and Xiye Bastida, focusing on pathways to accelerate meaningful action ahead of the next climate summit [Thurs 12 Dec, 17:15-18:30] Join us as we collectively work to build bridges toward a thriving, sustainable future. All three sessions can be followed live online (time zone CET):?https://lnkd.in/eEfjzBBR #BuildingBridges24 #BeaPlanetaryGuardian ?