The Planetary Guardians

Why the Planetary Boundaries?

Earth is one, interconnected system, and to protect it we must address root causes, not just symptoms. That is why Johan Rockström and more than twenty-eight leading scientists developed the Planetary Boundaries framework.

It identifies nine critical Planetary Boundaries within which humanity can thrive. Today, sevenix of the nine boundaries have already been crossed.

Yet there is still hope. The framework helps us understand risks, anticipate tipping points, and guide solutions for a healthier relationship between people and planet. Learn more about the nine boundaries here.

What do the Planetary Guardians do?


The Planetary Guardians elevate the science through the annual Planetary Health Check, ensure the planet has a voice in decision-making and advocating for further science funding and better policiesg, spotlight resource gaps and solutions across boundaries, and spark a global movement by inviting everyone to become guardians of our shared home.

We can do this together

Humanity has done this before. When the ozone layer was at risk, we listened to the science, acted decisively, changed industries, and reimagined policies. It became one of our greatest collective achievements, driven by a handful of committed people at the centre.

We believe we can do this again. By coming together across nations, sectors, generations, and cultures, we can leverage our differences to create solutions that not only bend the curve, but reinvent it altogether.

Listening to the planet

Globaia

In partnership with AKQA Bloom and Aza Raskin’s Earth Species Project, we used AI to turn sounds emitted by the Earth’s species and ecosystems into the logos you see above. The idea is to create a tool that will help us be in sync with what the Earth has to tell us.

We proudly recognize Globaia for their outstanding visual work in conveying the planetary boundaries science. Their powerful imagery makes complex data accessible, helping drive global awareness and action. We are honored to partner with them in our mission.