Johan Rockström

Johan Rockström

Born: December 31, 1965
Johan Rockström is a Swedish scientist internationally recognized for his work on global sustainability issues.

Rockström is one of the pioneers of work on planetary boundaries first published in 2009. Rockström's work has defined nine planetary systems that help cushion our impact on the world, including the ozone layer, fresh water, biodiversity and a stable climate. The 9 planetary boundaries presented are considered fundamental to maintaining a "safe operating space for humanity".

He has published more than 150 articles in areas ranging from land and water use to global sustainability. He is ranked among the most cited researchers in the world by Clarivate Analytics.

Movies for Johan Rockström...

Food 2050
Title: Food 2050
Released: November 7, 2022
Type: Movie
As our profit-driven food systems crumble and our planet rapidly becomes unlivable, a group of global visionaries – activists, farmers, doctors, and scientists – lead extraordinary efforts to ensure a healthy, equitable, and sustainable food future.
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Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Title: Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Character: Narrator
Released: June 4, 2021
Type: Movie
David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.
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Food for Change
Title: Food for Change
Released: May 19, 2020
Type: Movie
Our plate is our most powerful weapon in fighting global warming and in protecting our planet. Today, our diets play a major role in the threats weighing on our planet. But, there is hope. Investigative journalist Benoît Bringer sets off on a global search for women and men who are inventing a new dietary model, one which respects both humankind and nature. This documentary gives us hope, showing us how we can each be a force for change and develop recipes for an economically viable dietary transition.