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  The planetary commons: A new paradigm for safeguarding Earth-regulating systems in the Anthropocene

Rockström, J., Kotzé, L. J., Milutinovic, S., Biermann, F., Brovkin, V., Donges, J. F., Ebbesson, J., French, D., Gupta, J., Kim, R. E., Lenton, T. M., Lenzi, D., Nakicenovic, N., Neumann, B., Schuppert, F., Winkelmann, R., Bosselmann, K., Folke, C., Lucht, W., Schlosberg, D., Richardson, K., Steffen, W. (2024): The planetary commons: A new paradigm for safeguarding Earth-regulating systems in the Anthropocene. - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), 121, 5, e2301531121.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2301531121

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Rockström, Johan1, Author              
Kotzé , Louis J.2, Author
Milutinovic, Svetlana1, Author              
Biermann , Frank2, Author
Brovkin , Victor2, Author
Donges, Jonathan Friedemann1, Author              
Ebbesson , Jonas2, Author
French , Duncan2, Author
Gupta , Joyeeta2, Author
Kim , Rakhyun E.2, Author
Lenton , Tim M.2, Author
Lenzi , Dominic2, Author
Nakicenovic , Nebojsa2, Author
Neumann , Barbara2, Author
Schuppert , Fabian2, Author
Winkelmann, Ricarda1, Author              
Bosselmann , Klaus2, Author
Folke , Carl2, Author
Lucht, Wolfgang1, Author              
Schlosberg , David2, Author
Richardson , Katherine2, AuthorSteffen , Will2, Author more..
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1Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Potsdam, ou_persistent13              
2External Organizations, ou_persistent22              

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 Abstract: The Anthropocene signifies the start of a no-analogue trajectory of the Earth system that is fundamentally different from the Holocene. This new trajectory is characterized by rising risks of triggering irreversible and unmanageable shifts in Earth system functioning. We urgently need a new global approach to safeguard critical Earth system regulating functions more effectively and comprehensively. The global commons framework is the closest example of an existing approach with the aim of governing biophysical systems on Earth upon which the world collectively depends. Derived during stable Holocene conditions, the global commons framework must now evolve in the light of new Anthropocene dynamics. This requires a fundamental shift from a focus only on governing shared resources beyond national jurisdiction, to one that secures critical functions of the Earth system irrespective of national boundaries. We propose a new framework—the planetary commons—which differs from the global commons framework by including not only globally shared geographic regions but also critical biophysical systems that regulate the resilience and state, and therefore livability, on Earth. The new planetary commons should articulate and create comprehensive stewardship obligations through Earth system governance aimed at restoring and strengthening planetary resilience and justice.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2023-12-012024-01-222024-01-30
 Publication Status: Finally published
 Pages: 10
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 Rev. Type: Peer
 Identifiers: PIKDOMAIN: Director / Executive Staff / Science & Society
Organisational keyword: Director Rockström
MDB-ID: pending
Organisational keyword: FutureLab - Earth Resilience in the Anthropocene
Organisational keyword: RD1 - Earth System Analysis
PIKDOMAIN: RD1 - Earth System Analysis
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2301531121
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Title: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS)
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Pages: - Volume / Issue: 121 (5) Sequence Number: e2301531121 Start / End Page: - Identifier: CoNE: https://publications.pik-potsdam.de/cone/journals/resource/journals410
Publisher: National Academy of Sciences (NAS)