Planetary boundaries, equity and global sustainability: Why wealthy countries could benefit from more equity

Steffen, Will; Stafford Smith, Mark

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Planetary boundaries, equity and global sustainability: Why wealthy countries could benefit from more equity

Date

2013

Authors

Steffen, Will

Stafford Smith, Mark

Publisher

Elsevier

Abstract

The planetary boundaries concept, which aims to define a safe operating space for humanity within the dynamics of the Earth System, has often been criticised on the basis of a presumed conflict between global equity and environmental sustainability goals.