Plenary 4 – Understanding the biophysical limits to growth to build an economy that respects planetary boundaries
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Summary
The purpose of this plenary session is to provide an overview of the concept of "planetary limits", used to define the planetary playing field within which humanity can live safely, and the current state of the global crossing of planetary boundaries. It will also establish the relation between biophysical limits and economic growth, as well as the link between human activities and predation on biodiversity.
Chair
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Fiona Harvey - Journalist at The Guardian
Speakers
- Valdis Dombrovskis - Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
- Julia Steinberger - Professor, University of Lausanne
- Johan Rockström - Professor, Potsdam Institute
- Dan O’Neill - Professor, University of Leeds and President of the European Society for Ecological Economics (ESEE)
- Aurélien Barrau - Professor, University of Grenoble
- Farhana Sultana Professor, Syracuse University
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Speaker
Valdis Dombrovskis
Executive Vice President of the European Commission for An Economy that Works for People
Aurélien Barrau
Professor, University of Grenoble
Fiona Harvey
Journalist at The Guardian
Dan O’Neill
Professor, University of Leeds and President of the European Society for Ecological Economics (ESEE)
Johan Rockström
Professor, Potsdam Institute
Julia Steinberger
Professor, University of Lausanne
Farhana Sultana
Professor, Syracuse University