Tipping Towards a Safe and Just Space for People and Planet
Offered By: AAAS Annual Meeting via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical intersection of environmental sustainability and social justice in this 21-minute spotlight video from the AAAS Annual Meeting. Delve into Diana Liverman's analysis of the levers and actors that can propel society towards governance models that balance planetary boundaries with global goals for poverty eradication, hunger reduction, and inequality mitigation. Examine the findings of the IPCC 1.5C report and ongoing Earth Commission research to understand the potential for transformational change that simultaneously limits climate risks and biodiversity loss while improving lives worldwide. Gain insights into the concept of a "safe and just space" for humanity and the planet, and consider the complex challenges and opportunities in achieving this balance.
Syllabus
Diana Liverman: Tipping Towards a Safe and Just Space for People and the Planet
Taught by
AAAS Annual Meeting
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