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Preview of groundbreaking science at World Economic Forum 

Direct-link to recorded onsite seminar

January 16, 2023

In a historic first for the World Economic Forum, this year natural and social science takes a centre-stage. This as Johan Rockström, GCF board member, and Joyeeta Gupta, both Earth Commission’s Co-chairs, during Wednesday 19 February presented a preview of an Earth Commission report due out in early 2023.

The report outlines newly quantified ‘Earth System Boundaries’ designed to safeguard a stable and resilient planet and underpin the setting of science-based targets for businesses, cities and governments. Crucially, these new boundaries account for Earth system impacts and human wellbeing and justice.

Other participants in this high-level seminar include:

  • Marc Benioff, Chair and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce
  • Al Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001); Chairman and Co-Founder, Generation Investment Management LLP 
  • Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies Ltd
  • Fawn Sharp, President, National Congress of American Indians
  • Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President of Colombia, Colombia Government

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 take place in Davos, Switzerland from 16 – 20 January.

More information and links

Recorded talk at WEF event site

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To Earth Commission's page on the seminar

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