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Planetary Boundaries and Social Change

The planetary boundary framework defines a safe ecological operating space for humanity. Johan Rockström explains why a Great Transition in lifestyle and values is essential to keep human impacts within such limits. Our panelists discuss the utility of the framework and how to build the political will to maintain a livable planet.

Featuring comments from Noel Castree, John Bellamy Foster, Maarten Hajer, Marcel Kok, and Kathrin Ludwig, Richard Heinberg, Jill Jäger, Karen O’Brien, Kate Raworth, and John Robinson and David Maggs.