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Reconnecting to the biosphere.
Carl Folke1, Asa Jansson, Johan Rockström
1Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, Sweden. carl.folke@beijer.kva.se
Ambio
|February 18, 2012
Summary
Humanity
Area of Science:
- Earth System Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Governance
Background:
- Humanity is now a dominant force impacting the Earth System and biosphere.
- This necessitates a reevaluation of development, progress, and their connection to ecosystem services.
- Current global challenges include interconnectedness, cascading interactions, and planetary boundaries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the need for a paradigm shift in human perspectives and institutions.
- To address governance challenges posed by social-ecological systems and planetary boundaries.
- To propose reframing global goals within a planetary stewardship framework.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of human impact on the Earth System.
- Review of social-ecological resilience and governance theories.
- Synthesis of current global challenges and opportunities for transformation.
Main Results:
- The Earth System is increasingly influenced by human activities, challenging resilience.
- Interconnected global systems present both vulnerabilities and opportunities for change.
- Understanding tipping points and thresholds is crucial for managing resilience.
Conclusions:
- A fundamental shift in worldviews and institutions is required.
- Human development must be reconnected to biosphere sustainability.
- A new social contract for global sustainability and planetary stewardship is proposed.
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