A Global Leader in Climate Science and Sustainability
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SDG AcademyJohan Rockström, born December 31, 1965, is a pioneering Swedish scientist who serves as Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and holds professorships at both the University of Potsdam and Stockholm University. He is internationally renowned for developing the Planetary Boundaries framework in 2009, which defines the safe operating space for humanity on Earth. His distinguished career includes founding the Stockholm Resilience Centre and serving as Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute. Recently awarded the 2024 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, Rockström's research focuses on global sustainability, climate change, and water resources, with over 150 research publications. He teaches several courses through the SDG Academy, including "Planetary Boundaries" and "Transforming Development," and leads the Master's Pathway in Foundations of Sustainable Development program. As Chief Scientist at Conservation International and chair of multiple international initiatives including the Earth Commission, he actively bridges scientific research with policy-making to address global environmental challenges