Planetary Health Check

The Wayback Machine - http://web.archive.org/web/20260922000731/https://www.planetaryhealthcheck.org/Our planet’s vital signs are flashing red. 7 out of 9 Planetary Boundaries are breached.We have to act now.Download Report BoxPlot Component Loading... Loading data for 11 year(s)... The Planetary BoundariesRules that help us keep our planet safe, healthy, and protect life on Earth.Human activities have pushed Earth beyond its Safe Operating Space. The planet's natural resilience is weakening: Global warming is accelerating, ecosystems are showing clear signs of degradation, and early warning signs of tipping points are emerging in key systems. We have entered the Anthropocene — an era where human activity dominates the Earth system.To safeguard the Earth's resilience and stability, we must bring the planet back into its Planetary Boundaries. These boundaries are scientifically defined guardrails that ensure the Earth's health. Stay within them, and the Earth stays our dependable home — breach them, and we risk irreversible damage to our very own life support system. Today, seven out of nine boundaries have been transgressed.The Planetary Health Check is a yearly report on the state of our planet. It presents the most up-to-date assessments of the Planetary Boundaries, gives thorough introductions into cutting-edge science, and spotlights especially relevant aspects of our planet's health. In this 2026 edition, we place a special focus on carbon sinks and novel entities.Planetary Health Check 2024A Scientific Assessment of the State of the PlanetThis inaugural annual report represents a crucial step in monitoring and safeguarding Earth's stability, resilience, and life-support functions — what we refer to as "Planetary Health".Planetary Health Check 2025A Scientific Assessment of the State of the PlanetThe latest assessment of Planetary Boundaries science is contained in the second Planetary Health Check report, developed by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.Planetary Health Check 2026A Scientific Assessment of the State of the PlanetThe latest assessment of Planetary Boundaries science is contained in the second Planetary Health Check report, developed by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.“In the past century, and mostly since the 1950s, more has been learned than ever before about what makes Earth suitable for life, especially human life, in a fiercely inhospitable universe.”Sylvia Earle, Planetary GuardianOceanographer, National Geographic Explorer; Founder, Mission Blue; Founding Ocean ElderScienceIn our Science section, find more resources around planetary health, Earth system resilience, and more. About this ProjectThe Planetary Boundaries Science (PBScience) project was launched in 2023 to address critical gaps in our understanding and monitoring of the Earth system. Utilizing advanced simulation modeling, incorporating the latest available measurement datasets and synthesizing new insights from Earth system science literature, PBScience provides annual Planetary Health Checks based on the Planetary Boundaries framework. Collaborating closely with the Planetary Guardians and other partners, PBScience strives to elevate global awareness and drive action towards maintaining planetary stability.Read More What now?PBScience is currently forming a Planetary Boundaries Initiative (PBI) which brings together diverse scientists, policymakers, and civil society to create collaborative solutions for environmental risks. The PBI welcomes new collaborations and suggestions. Are you interested in collaborating, or do you have questions or inquiries? We would love to hear from you.