Transforming the economy within planetary boundaries

Faced with unprecedented environmental crises, François Gemenne explains how climate, biodiversity and the economy are intertwined, and why businesses and states must rethink their models.

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Prof. François Gemenne
Professor (Education Track) - Economics and Decision Sciences
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Key findings
  • Climate and biodiversity are becoming central factors in economic and social stability.
  • Planetary boundaries indicate risks of critical disruption to our societies.
  • The transition requires global cooperation and rapid, massive investments.
  • States and businesses must rethink their models to reconcile activity with respect for life.

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Prof. François Gemenne
Professor (Education Track) - Economics and Decision Sciences

François Gemenne is a professor at HEC Paris, where he is the academic director of the Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation. A specialist of environmental geopolitics and migration governance, he is also a FNRS senior research associate at the University of Liège (Belgium), where he heads...

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