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...
Race-to-Zero Opening Sessions
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...
The Club of Rome and SYSTEMIQ propose a systemic framework of implementation for delivering on European Green Deal ambitions
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...
All-inclusive recovery for a stronger Europe
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...
Planetary Emergency Plan 2.0
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 2020: European Launch
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...
Delayed Earth Overshoot Day points to opportunities to build future in harmony with our finite planet
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....
Earth Overshoot Day 2020: European Launch Event
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...
Face the Climate Emergency: Open Letter and Demands to EU and Global Leaders
An open letter calling on global leaders to "stop pretending that we can solve the climate- and ecological crisis without treating it as a crisis" has been signed by various members of the Club of Rome, including Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Hunter Lovins, John...
London Climate Action Week: Planetary Emergency Partnership Anniversary Series
One year after the launch of the Planetary Emergency Plan during the London Climate Action Week 2019, the Club of Rome, Potsdam Institute, WWF and Planetary Emergency Partners reflect on the 'Emergence from Emergency' narrative in a post-COVID context and celebrate...