70 years into our new geological Epoch, the Anthropocene, when the human modern world has turned into the dominant force of change on planet Earth, we start seeing signs of saturation and Earth system feedbacks that hit hard on societies across the world. Scientifically we now know that humanity's future intimately connects the stability of the climate system and the functioning of the biosphere. An integrated approach to governing the global commons with planetary boundaries is a precondition to have a chance of delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals, and enabling manageable and positive living conditions for future generations. This talk provides an update on our understanding of global risks and transformation pathways for a future where we avoid pushing the Earth system along irreversible trajectories away from the Holocene-like conditions we all depend on. |