From Sustainable Development to Planetary Boundaries

This lecture explores the transition from sustainable development to planetary boundaries, covering topics such as environmental movements, resource depletion, international agendas for sustainable development, the concept of weak sustainability, and the vision of strong sustainability represented by the 'donut' model. It also delves into socio-economic trends, global changes during the Great Acceleration, non-linear trajectories in the Earth system, and the planetary boundaries framework. The instructor discusses the importance of maintaining ecological limits while meeting the needs of current and future generations, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental aspects.