# Earth DecidesA diverse community of world-class experts and storytellers who cultivate informed optimism among decision-makers in support of credible Earth-centered action. **Informed - to recognize the hard truths of our current reality.** A global temperature rise of 1.5°C is a physical limit. We are currently on a trajectory to 2.8°C: a planetary crisis. Breaching 1.5°C means Earth systems reinforce warming and trigger cascading tipping points that threaten our ability to survive on planet Earth. **Optimism - because collectively we hold the power to shift our trajectory.** We have a unique window to make decisions that enable a safer and more just world. Rather than falling into a trauma response of inaction, the Earth Decides community cultivates opportunities for public, private and philanthropic decision-makers to respond appropriately to the gravity and scale of the crisis. **2.8°C** Our current trajectory **5** Climate tipping points at risk today **2023** The hottest year on record **∞+** Our collective potential ## Choosing our response is the biggest challenge and opportunity of our time. We are both the species that caused the climate crisis and we are uniquely positioned to respond to avert its worst consequences. The future of life on our planet is in our hands, and the way our current generation reacts will determine the nature of life following this 6th mass extinction event. Informing our best possible response is one of the biggest challenges and opportunities of our time. ### The challenge Work has been done to quantify and qualify the nature of the collapses experienced across natural habitats and in local communities, yet much work remains to inspire credible action on the scale we need it, informed by evidence - from the latest peer-reviewed science to the wisdom of indigenous knowledge.For instance, Earth Decides member Professor Tim Lenton's latest report Global Tipping Points provides an assessment of the risks and opportunities of both negative and positive tipping points in the Earth system and society. [Read more](https://global-tipping-points.org/) ### The opportunity Our community runs workstreams annually to support better decision making. We focus on how to communicate evidence in ways they can be well understood. We foster response pathways that harness our collective potential.The Earth Decides community cultivates informed optimism by supporting public, private and philanthropic decision-makers in elevating their understanding of our current realities, and develop appropriate and credible responses. ## Our insights ## Featured Content ### 10 ways business leaders can build resilience in the face of climate hazards Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/ways-business-leaders-build-resilience-climate-hazards/) ### 7 facts about the global water crisis and water resilience that COP29 leaders should know Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/11/7-facts-about-the-global-water-crisis-that-cop29-leaders-should-know/) ### 7 key messages from New York Climate Week 2024 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/7-key-messages-from-new-york-climate-week-in-2024/) ### 3 science-based frameworks that explain planetary system disruptions and the pathways for action Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/09/climate-planetary-system-disruptions-action/) ### How to create a 'safe and just space' rich in opportunities for a healthier Earth Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/09/create-safe-and-just-space-richopportunities-healthier-earth/) ### Contact us Do you have a person, idea or suggestion that you'd like to put on our radar? [Contact our team](mailto:earthdecides@weforum.org?subject=Ideas%20for%20Earth%20Decides)