Nine Limits, Six Breached: The Planetary Boundaries Crisis Explained

Planetary boundaries are the biological and physical limits that define a “safe operating space” for humanity on Earth. But today, many of these limits – including those related to land, freshwater, climate, and biodiversity – have been dangerously exceeded. As a result, we’re now entering uncharted territory.

So in today’s episode, we’ll be exploring the consequences of breaching these limits, and how we might get ourselves back on track. We’ll discuss:

• The science and selection process behind the planetary boundaries framework;
• Why we have failed to govern these global risks; and
• What actions can now be taken to correct our course and mitigate the risks.
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