The “Blue Economy” is used to describe all of the economic activities related to the sea, with a special emphasis on sustainability. Traditional activities such as fisheries, but also undersea mining, tourism, and scientific research are included, as well as the...
The Club of Rome is very sad learning about the passing of Mr. Robert Heuberger at the blessed age of 99 years. His family, Winterthur and the world are losing a great friend. The Club of Rome was greatly privileged enjoying Robert Heubergers friendship and generosity...
The Race to Zero Closing Session, organized by the Club of Rome and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research on November 19th, marked the end of a ten-day series of virtual dialogues, with the objective to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonised...
On Monday 9 November 2020 between 9.30-10.30 GMT, The Club of Rome and Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research are joining forces to host the opening session “Systems Transformation” of the Race to Zero Dialogues. With presentations by the hosts Johan Rockström...
During a public launch event hosted by Euractiv, The Club of Rome and SYSTEMIQ present their co-written report A System Change Compass for delivering the European Green Deal in a time of recovery. The European Green Deal (EGD) sets a vision for Europe to achieve...
Top thought leaders, including Club of Rome Co-President Sandrine Dixson-Declève, debated how Europe can achieve a sustainable and inclusive recovery that boosts the resilience of our production sectors, the competitiveness of our economies and the transformation of...
The Planetary Emergency Plan 2.0, updated to include insights from the covid-19 global pandemic, makes the case that we are unequivocally in the midst of a planetary emergency. The plan provides ten commitments to protect the global commons and public goods as well...
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. COVID-19 has caused humanity's Ecological Footprint to contract, pushing the date of Earth Overshoot Day...
COVID-19 has caused humanity's Ecological Footprint to contract, pushing the date of Earth Overshoot Day back more than three weeks compared to last year. The challenge of relaunching our economies presents countries with a unique chance to act on the future we want....
The Club of Rome & Global Footprint Network look forward to hosting a (virtual) European launch event on the occasion of Earth Overshoot Day - Register here. About this Event Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and...
