Join the Planetary Guardians for the release of the 2026 Planetary Health Check, the most comprehensive science-based initiative on the state of our planet.Â
This event has an urgent purpose: to translate complex Earth-system science into tangible, meaningful insights that inspire audiences to act. The event aims to show that systemic change across government, policy, business, and finance is possible and underway.
The Planetary Guardians presenting at this event include: Sir Richard Branson,
Johan Rockström, Lead scientist of the Planetary Boundaries framework;
Juan Manuel Santos, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Colombian President;
Mary Robinson, Former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights;
Paul Polman, Former Unilever CEO; Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer;
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Member of the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues;Â
Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and musician Jackson Browne.
The launch will be followed by reception at UC Events Cafe.
Limited seats have been reserved only for New School students, faculty and staff. RSVP now.
Presented by Planetary Guardians in partnership with The New School’s Office of University Initiatives, and President’s Office.Â
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