Johan Rockström
Global sustainability pioneer helping organizations future-proof through science-based planetary boundary strategies.
Why book Johan Rockström for your next event
- As co-creator of the internationally recognized Planetary Boundaries framework, Johan Rockström empowers organizations to understand and operate within scientifically defined environmental limits, transforming abstract climate risks into actionable strategies for long-term resilience and compliance.
- In his role as Director of the prestigious Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Johan leads global efforts to translate cutting-edge Earth system science into practical guidance, offering keynote audiences exclusive insights used by top governments, corporations, and international institutions.
- As a trusted advisor to the World Economic Forum and G7 leadership, Johan provides strategic counsel on sustainability transformations, bringing keynote audiences the same frameworks used by global CEOs and heads of state to future-proof their agendas.
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Thriving Within Planetary Boundaries
Book one of the world’s most respected sustainability experts to unlock science-driven insights that empower your organization to lead confidently through the climate crisis. Johan Rockström’s keynotes transform complex environmental challenges into strategic opportunities for long-term resilience and responsible growth.
Keynote Speaker Johan Rockström is one of the world’s foremost experts on global sustainability, climate resilience, and the science of planetary boundaries. As Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and co-developer of the Planetary Boundaries framework, Rockström has redefined how leaders across sectors understand the environmental thresholds essential to long-term prosperity.
With over two decades of international research spanning water systems, land use, and ecosystem resilience, he brings unparalleled depth and authority to conversations on sustainable transformation. Rockström’s work has directly influenced policy at the United Nations, the European Commission, and the World Economic Forum, where he advises world leaders and Fortune 500 companies alike on navigating climate risk.
Booking Johan Rockström for your event means offering your audience science-based insights that go beyond climate awareness, his keynotes provide concrete strategies for thriving within Earth’s safe operating space. Whether addressing executives, policymakers, or global stakeholders, he bridges complex scientific data with urgent business relevance.
Book Johan Rockström for your event to engage, inform, and empower your organization toward sustainability leadership. With a powerful presence and a compelling call to action, his keynotes inspire bold thinking and equip audiences with the tools to lead transformative change in a rapidly evolving world.
Keynotes
Keynote by Johan Rockström:
Water Resilience for Human Prosperity
How can organizations thrive when global water systems are under increasing stress?
In a world where human activity is the leading force reshaping the biosphere, emerging water crises demand urgent, innovative solutions. Keynote speaker Johan Rockström offers exactly that, grounded in decades of world-leading research on water resilience and socio-ecological systems. His keynotes provide science-based, actionable insights into managing water resources amid rapid climate change, land-use shifts, and population growth.
From feeding 10 billion people by 2050 to safeguarding freshwater ecosystems, Rockström connects the dots between global sustainability, water governance, and long-term business viability. Book Johan Rockström for your event to equip your organization with transformative strategies that align environmental responsibility with operational resilience. His thought leadership helps future-focused companies turn water challenges into opportunities for innovation, leadership, and growth.
Keynote by Johan Rockström:
Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity
Is your organization prepared for a future where the current economic model no longer serves people or the planet?
As we stand at the edge of ecological and social collapse, incremental change is no longer enough. In his compelling keynotes, Johan Rockström, co-author of Earth For All, delivers a bold yet science-backed vision for systemic transformation. Drawing on breakthrough global modeling and five urgent turnarounds, he outlines how businesses and institutions can lead the shift toward a resilient, equitable, and sustainable economic future.
Book Johan Rockström for your event to gain strategic insight into rebooting outdated systems, navigating planetary boundaries, and creating real impact through innovation, justice, and sustainability. His keynotes don’t just inform, they inspire bold action for a world where prosperity is shared and the planet thrives.
The Tipping Points of Climate Change — and Where We Stand | Johan Rockström | TED
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10 years to transform the future of humanity -- or destabilize the planet | Johan Rockström
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