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Summary

The planetary boundaries framework needs a defined boundary for novel entities to ensure Earth system stability. A new action-based framework using DPSIR and PDCA cycles offers a path for global chemicals management.

Keywords:

Chemical footprint Chemical pollution DPSIR framework Earth system boundaries Safe-and-just transition Zero pollution

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Earth System Science
Environmental Science
Chemical Safety

Background:

The planetary boundaries framework guides Earth system stability but lacks a defined boundary for novel entities.
Monitoring and governance of novel entities are fragmented due to diverse emissions, exposures, and effects.
Current approaches fail to operationalize a quantitative boundary for novel entities.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize progress and identify gaps in defining a planetary boundary for novel entities.
To propose an action-based framework for operationalizing this boundary.
To translate the concept into an actionable tool for global chemicals management.

Main Methods:

Literature synthesis on novel entities and planetary boundaries.
Development of an action-based framework embedding DPSIR (Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses) within PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles.
Leveraging chemical footprint approaches for policy-relevant metrics.

Main Results:

Progress and key implementation gaps in defining a planetary boundary for novel entities are synthesized.
An action-based framework integrating DPSIR and PDCA is proposed.
The framework aims to derive policy-relevant metrics and control variables.

Conclusions:

Operationalizing a planetary boundary for novel entities is crucial for Earth system stability.
The proposed framework provides a structured approach for global chemicals management.
This framework can guide actions towards a safe and just operating space for novel entities.