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Johan Rockström

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Johan Rockström is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. As a leading voice on global sustainability issues, he co-developed the Planetary Boundaries framework and advises governments, businesses, and international institutions on resilience and climate policy. His work bridges Earth system science and actionable pathways for a safe and just future.

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Carbon credits are failing to help with climate change — here’s why

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The idea that emissions can be offset through projects that claim to avoid releases or to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is fatally flawed

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