Justice, governance and transformations, tipping points and living within just Earth system boundaries – Future Earth / Earth Commission, Earth System Governance Conference, Nijmegen

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Report: Tipping points are conditions beyond which changes in social and biophysical systems become self-perpetuating, and may lead to abrupt, irreversible, and dangerous impacts with serious implications for humanity. In this semi-plenary we explore the topic of social tipping points, and the transformations that can lead us to a just and sustainable future. We convene an interdisciplinary group of Earth system scientists to draw on the Earth Commission concept of Earth system boundaries (ESBs) and discuss the transformations necessary to live within the ESBs, avoid tipping points, and perpetuate a safe and just future for people and the planet. With a focus on justice, we place literature on tipping points in conversation with just transformations, and the evolution of the planetary boundaries framework for a lively, insightful discussion on viable futures and how to get there. Topics will include transformative planetary justice in the Anthropocene, interspecies justice, and the need for social and physical scientists and policymakers and other stakeholders to be in conversation for best possible outcomes.

Agenda:

Plenary panelists:

Joyeeta Gupta, Tim Lenton, Manjana Milkoreit,

Discussants:

Diana Liverman, Chukwumerije Okereke, Jane Madgwick, Executive Director

Moderator:

Lisa Jacobson, Program Manager Earth Commission, Future Earth Global Hub Sweden