Bøger af Johan Rockström

On the brink of a critical moment in human history, this audiobook presents a vision of "e;planetary stewardship"e; - a rethinking of our relationship with our planet - and plots a new course for our future.The authors, whose work is the subject of a new Netflix documentary released in summer 2021 and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, reveal the full scale of the planetary emergency we face - but also how we can stabilise Earth's life support system.The necessary change is within our power if we act now.In 2009, scientists identified nine planetary boundaries that keep Earth stable, ranging from biodiversity to ozone. Beyond these boundaries lurk tipping points. To stop short of these tipping points, the 2020s must see the fastest economic transition in history.This audiobook demonstrates how societies are reaching positive tipping points that make this transition possible: Activism groups such as Extinction Rebellion, or the schoolchildren led by Greta Thunberg demand political action; countries are committing to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions; and one tipping point has even already passed - the price of clean energy has dropped below that of fossil fuels.Inside the audiobook of this scientifically-led publication, world-leading climate-change experts explain the greatest crisis humanity has ever faced.- Expert-authored text in an accessible style for both adults, and children ages 14+- A breakdown of the 9 planetary boundaries for relative stability on Earth, ranging from biodiversity to the ozone layer- An exploration of climate "e;tipping points"e; - good and badAuthors: Johan Rockstr m is a leading global sustainability scientist and chief scientist at Conservation International. He has published several books, presented three TED talks, and, other than the Netflix/WWF production Our Planet, he has worked with James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others on several major films and TV productions.Owen Gaffney is a science writer, journalist, and global sustainability expert who co-founded the Future Earth Media Lab and Rethink Earth. A regular writer for New Scientist, he is also on the editorial board of Anthropocene Magazine.

"Når vi mennesker for alvor sætter os noget for og gør brug af vores ressourcer, kan vi udrette næsten hvad som helst." - Greta ThunbergI Klodens grænser undersøger de to stjerneforskere Johan Rockström og Owen Gaffney det dramatiske tab af klodens biodiversitet og de afgørende grænser for Jordens bæredygtighed. Dem kan vi undgå at overskride, hvis vi gentænker menneskets forhold til planeten og handler nu. Her på randen af et kritisk øjeblik i menneskehedens historie, præsenterer Rockström og Gaffney en vision for ”planetær varetagelse” og udstikker en ny kurs for vores fremtid.Bogen er rigt illustreret og med forord af Greta Thunberg.Johan Rockström er professor i miljøvidenskab, leder af Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research og chefforsker i nonprofit organisationen Conservation International. Owen Gaffney er ekspert i global bæredygtighed og analytiker ved Stockholm Resilience Centre og Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Udgivelsen er støttet af Carlsbergfondet som led i projektet 'Naturvidenskaben genfortalt'

The world's human population now constitutes the largest driving force of changes to the biosphere. Emerging water challenges require new ideas for governance and management of water resources in the context of rapid global change. This book presents a new approach to water resources, addressing global sustainability and focusing on socio-ecological resilience to changes. Topics covered include the risks of unexpected change, human impacts and dependence on global water, the prospects for feeding the world's population by 2050, and a pathway for the future. The book's innovative and integrated approach links green and blue freshwater with terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem functions and use. It also links changes arising from land-use alteration with the impacts of those changes on social-ecological systems and ecosystem services. This is an important, state-of-the-art resource for academic researchers and water resource professionals, and a key reference for graduate students studying water resource governance and management.