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The inaugural Planetary Health Check Report reveals that Earth has exceeded six out of nine critical Planetary Boundaries, signaling a red alert for planetary health. The report emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental issues and highlights the urgent need for a holistic approach to safeguard both the planet and human well-being. The initiative aims to provide actionable insights for policy and societal change while incorporating indigenous knowledge for sustainable solutions.
Highlights -🌍
- Planetary Health Check Launched: A crucial tool for assessing Earth’s health.
- Red Alert Issued: Six out of nine Planetary Boundaries breached.
- Interconnected Issues: Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution are linked.
- Holistic Approach Needed: Collective action is vital for sustainable solutions.
- Incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge: Traditional practices can guide modern solutions.
- Urgent Action Required: A call for immediate steps to reverse negative trends.
- Mission-Control Center for Earth: Future plans to use advanced data and wisdom for decision-making.
09/24/2024 – The Planetary Boundaries Science (PBScience), a new initiative led by PIK director Johan Rockström and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), supported by the Planetary Guardians and other partners, has launched the Planetary Health Check (PHC), a first-of-its-kind scientific report and tool for the health of the Earth’s vital organs that serve as humanity’s life support system. The PHC combines pioneering Earth science, Earth observation data and multi-disciplinary thinking to quantify the planet’s health and inform solutions to reverse the impact of human activity on the planet.
The launch of the Planetary Health Check is based on the publication of the inaugural Planetary Health Check Report, which represents a crucial step in collective efforts to understand and protect the stability and resilience of Earth. The report will be published annually in recognition of the importance of regular updates on Earth’s health, representing a significant advancement in providing consistent insights for stakeholders globally.
Typically, environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution have been addressed separately but these issues are interconnected and collectively impact our planet’s health, as well as human health. The Planetary Health Check report documents the latest scientific information on the diverse Planetary Boundary processes, identifies the underlying causes and the interconnectedness of various processes and connects Planetary Boundary processes to different tipping points, emphasizing the need for a whole Earth approach to ensure humanity’s future.
Visit the Planetary Health Check website directly:
https://www.planetaryhealthcheck.org
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