A safe operating space for humanity

J. Rockström; W. Steffen; K. Noone; M. Scheffer

doi:10.1038/461472a

A safe operating space for humanity

J. Rockström, W. Steffen, K. Noone, M. Scheffer

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Abstract

New approach proposed for defining preconditions for human development Crossing certain biophysical thresholds could have disastrous consequences for humanity Three of nine interlinked planetary boundaries have already been overstepped

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	472-475
Journal	Nature
Volume	461
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/461472a
Publication status	Published - 2009

Keywords

social-ecological systems
human impact
biodiversity
climate
perspective
resilience
consequences
ecosystems
phosphorus
shifts

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