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📢 Today Global Commons Alliance's Earth Commission publishes its newest paper in The Lancet Planet. The new science builds on the #SafeAndJust Boundaries, to quantify a “Safe and Just Space” for planet and people to thrive – if Earth’s resources are better shared.👇 The paper stresses that while the planet’s ability to provide and protect is being stretched past its limits, it does remain possible for all humans to escape poverty and be safe from harm caused by Earth system change. The science builds on the Safe and Just Earth System Boundaries published in Nature last year, which found that most of the vital limits within which people and the planet can thrive have been surpassed. ⚠️ Scientists have quantified the “Safe and Just Space”: the only space rich in opportunities for people and planet. But the only way to reach this space is to reduce inequalities in how critical Earth system resources, such as freshwater and nutrients, are accessed and used - alongside economic and technological transformation. 🌎 Co-authored by over sixty leading natural and social scientists from the Earth Commission - an international science commission hosted by Future Earth, and the scientific cornerstone of the Global Commons Alliance, the report is led by Prof. Joyeeta Gupta, Prof. Xuemei Bai, and Prof. Diana Liverman. Joyeeta Gupta, former co-chair of the Earth Commission, and Professor of Environment and Development in the Global South at the University of Amsterdam, said: “We’re beginning to realise the damage that inequality is doing to the Earth. Increasing pollution and poor management of natural resources is causing significant harm to people and nature. The longer we continue to widen the gap between those who have too much and those who don’t have enough, the more extreme the consequences for all, as the support systems which underpin our way of life, our markets and our economies begin to collapse.” The paper calls for change in three areas: 🏛️ A well coordinated effort between policymakers, businesses, civil society and communities to push for changes in how we run the economy, with new policies and funding mechanisms to address inequality while reducing pressure on nature and climate. 🌱 More efficient and effective management, sharing and usage of resources at every level of society - including addressing the excess consumption of some communities. 🏗️ Investment in sustainable and affordable technologies to help us use fewer resources. Cities and businesses have a leading role to play in the transformations toward a safe and just future. The paper provides a guide to how they can use the Earth system boundaries as a basis for #ScienceBasedTargets, to become better stewards of Earth’s natural resources. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eD2JN_53 #GlobalCommons #ForNature #EarthSystemBoundaries

🌎 For the first time, scientists have quantified safety and justice in the same units, demonstrating that justice is a prerequisite for the safety of the planet and people. 👇 The new scientific paper identifies the “Safe and Just Space” – within which harm to humans and nature can be minimised while everyone can be provided for – and sets out the paths to reach and stay in this Space. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health last month and co-authored by over sixty leading natural and social scientists from the Earth Commission – an international science commission hosted by Future Earth, and the scientific cornerstone of the Global Commons Alliance – the new science builds on the Safe and Just Earth System Boundaries published in Nature last year, which found that most of the vital limits within which people and the planet can thrive have been surpassed. ️🔥 The Earth System Boundaries can be seen as the “ceiling” for human extraction of natural resources and pollution, within which the Earth systems can remain stable and resilient, and people can be safe from harm. Now, scientists have added a “foundation” by showing us what the global population needs from the Earth system, in order to live a life free from poverty. ⚖️ This is the first time scientists have quantified safety (a stable planet) and justice (people being protected from harm) in the same units – demonstrating that justice is a prerequisite for the safety of the planet and people. 📈 Researchers made projections forwards to 2050, and found that #SafeAndJust space will shrink over time, unless urgent transformations are made. For climate specifically they found that, if significant changes aren’t made now, by 2050 there will be no Safe and Just Space left. ⏰ Earth systems face the risk of crossing dangerous tipping points which would cause further significant harm to people around the world – unless energy, food and urban systems are urgently transformed. 🏗️ In the paper, the scientists outline how the transformative approach must be at once local and global, and involve actors from all sectors of society taking their fair share of responsibility for the current state of the global commons.🌱 Cities and businesses have a leading role to play in the transformations toward a safe and just future. The new paper provides a guide to how they can use the Earth system boundaries as a basis for #ScienceBasedTargets, to become better stewards of Earth’s natural resources. 🏛️ Explore more info about key actions for change in the below infographics. 🔗 Read more about the new science: https://lnkd.in/eD2JN_53 #GlobalCommons #ForNature #EarthSystemBoundaries #COP16 #COP29 #OurCommonFuture #ClimateWeekNYC #NatureAction #NetPositive

Join us at #COP16Colombia to hear about the new #SafeAndJust science from GCA Earth Commission, which defines a 'Safe and Just Space' for all. Register now. 👇 [Swipe image to see in Spanish] Is it possible to minimize harm to humans and nature, meet everyone's needs and find a pathway to prosperity? These two sessions will explore the applicability of the Safe and Just Earth System Boundaries in Latin America and beyond, and discuss how they can be integrated into policy to support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). 🌱 🟢 Green Zone Session:  Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Banco Occidente (Cra. 4 #7 - 61, San Pedro), Room 4 🔵 Blue Zone Session:  Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: Colombia Pavilion, Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico 📧 Please provide your contact details and indicate which session(s) you plan to attend to confirm your attendance. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to RSVP early! https://lnkd.in/eWA8rQbg We will send you a confirmation email closer to the event date with additional information. For any questions, contact us at: alejandra@globalcommons.org 📅 See a full list of events that the Global Commons Alliance is hosting or taking part in: https://lnkd.in/eZzVHqHN ------- Estas sesiones explorarán la aplicabilidad de los Límites del Sistema Terrestre Seguros y Justos en América Latina y más allá, y debatirán cómo pueden integrarse en políticas para apoyar la implementación del Marco Global de la Biodiversidad (GBF). 🌱 🟢 Sesión en la Zona Verde: Aplicación de los Límites Seguros y Justos en América Latina y Más Allá Fecha: Miércoles, 23 de octubre de 2024 Hora: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Lugar: Banco Occidente (Cra. 4 #7 - 61, San Pedro), Sala 4 🔵 Sesión en la Zona Azul: Integración de los Límites Seguros y Justos en Políticas para el Marco Global de la Biodiversidad Fecha: Viernes, 25 de octubre de 2024 Hora: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lugar: Pabellón de Colombia, Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico Por favor, proporcione sus datos de contacto e indique a cuál(es) sesión(es) planea asistir. 📧 Por favor, complete el siguiente formulario para confirmar su asistencia. Los espacios son limitados, por lo que le animamos a confirmar su participación con antelación: Por favor, complete el siguiente formulario para confirmar su asistencia. Los espacios son limitados, por lo que le animamos a confirmar su participación con antelación. Le enviaremos un correo de confirmación con información adicional más cerca de la fecha del evento. Para cualquier pregunta, mándenos un correo a: alejandra@globalcommons.org 📅 Vea una lista completa de eventos que Global Commons Alliance organiza o en los que participa: https://lnkd.in/eZzVHqHN

What are people really thinking? Is our current economic system working for us? What should we do about climate change? We asked. And this is what we learned. Our survey with Global Commons Alliance showed desire for economic systems change and strong concern about the state of nature. Discover more results 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKz76nwn With thanks to Jayati Ghosh, Jane Mariara, Per Espen Stoknes and Fadhel Kaboub فاضل قابوب for spreading the message.

“Nature and the Earth system as a whole is changing very rapidly. And that causes fear because I know it will harm people. It’s already harming people. [The solution] is not about excluding people from nature. It’s about integrating nature for people, but also people for nature.” Earth Commissioner Prof. Peter Verburg discusses the risks of our planetary system changing as rapidly as it is, and the role that nature plays in keeping the world #SafeAndJust. Watch the video below:

Meet our Planetary Guardians! Each of them legends in their own way, planet warriors, environmental defenders, staunch advocates for Planet Earth, notable scientists, wisdom keepers, visionary leaders, we could not be more proud to call these nineteen environmental heroes our Planetary Guardians 🌏🌱 Please visit our website for their work as well as their commitment towards elevating the science of the Planetary Boundaries and the Planetary Health Check: www.planetaryguardians.org PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Global Commons Alliance #EarthHQ Virgin Unite The Mary Robinson Centre David Suzuki Foundation Christiana Figueres Xiye Bastida Farwiza Farhan Ralph Chami Sylvia Earle The Jane Goodall Institute Naoko Ishii Hiro Mizuno Sunita Narain Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Paul Polman Mamphela Ramphele Robert Redford Juan Manuel Santos Carlos A. Nobre Ayisha Siddiqa

📢 On October 14, join Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak, UN High-Level Climate Champions for COP28 for the launch of 25 nature-based solution case studies. 👇 Ahead of COP16, the new collection of Nature Positive for Climate Action Case Studies bring to life real solutions from the private sector and subnational governments. Hear directly from leading business and finance representatives on why there is no Paris Agreement without nature, and how exactly they are advancing climate and nature goals at the same time. 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/eBaXBRqi 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZ7TphRk

🌍 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟭𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶! 🌍 As we gear up for COP16, we’re excited to share a lineup of key events we’re organizing and supporting. These sessions will focus on 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱. ✨ Explore innovative initiatives and join critical conversations with 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, and 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 committed to creating meaningful impact. These four events take place at the Nature Positive Pavilion in the Blue Zone: • 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 - Translation available in PT/EN/SP 🕒Tuesday, October 22nd, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. COT • 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 - Workshop conducted in English 🕒Thursday, 24 October, 10:30-11:30 COT • 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 - Immersive video exhibit  🕒Friday, October 25, 09:00-17:00 COT • 𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 & 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 - Translation available in PT/EN/SP 🕒Wednesday, 30 October, 10:30-11:30 COT 👉 Discover the complete list of our events, including time, location, and registration details 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eBZwccfh 🔐 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Entry to the Blue Zone is limited to official delegations from member countries and accredited observers (registration is now closed). 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! #COP16 #CorporateAccountability #EnvironmentalJustice #GlobalSouth #ClimateAction Natasha Milan Matic, Ph.D., Randall Krantz, Mariana Cascardo Michael, Seema Joshi, Dean Cambridge, Natasha Tariq, Jane Madgwick, Gerard Bos, Aditi Thorat, Maria Alejandra Piazzolla, Mira-Bai Simón

Help shape the future of reporting on nature! The Nature Positive Initiative coalition invites you to share your input in its new State of Nature metrics by November 9. ⬇️    We are losing nature faster than ever, with disastrous consequences for global economic stability, human well-being and climate change. 🌎 A lack of consensus on how to measure nature in a credible, practical and affordable way is hindering progress. That's why The Nature Positive Initiative is building consensus on a set of State of Nature metrics to drive nature-positive outcomes. 📊 The proposed metrics have been developed by the Nature Positive Initiative with support from EY and The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd. They have been designed to be embedded within existing frameworks like Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Science Based Targets Network and more. The Nature Positive Initiative is a coalition of 27 organisations which includes the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) Based Targets Network and the Global Commons Alliance. ➡️ Join the consultation today: https://lnkd.in/eycKGxAw

📢 The Global Commons Alliance is seeking a Communications Director to implement a creative communications strategy to achieve the goals laid out in our new 2030 strategy. Learn more and share with your networks! 👇 In this full-time role, the Communications Director will be responsible for creating and implementing a compelling communications strategy, in line with the overarching strategy, that helps the Global Commons Alliance achieve its objectives. 💬🌎 Working across the five components of the Alliance and directly with our diverse partners, the Communications Director will unlock efficient ways of communicating with our various audiences and stakeholder groups for maximum impact towards achieving our goals. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for tackling the planetary emergency through a whole Earth approach, including socio-economic transformations that can benefit people from all walks of life. They will be comfortable working with complex issues across wide networks and distilling information into compelling stories that can change minds and actions. They will be open, inclusive and creative in their approaches, and determined to make a difference. 🌱✊ 📅 The deadline for application is Sunday October 27, 2024 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6BSwfuk