Earth Trusteeship Can Help Us Solve Climate Change

Explore the concept of Earth trusteeship as a solution to climate change in this 16-minute TEDxPorto talk by Klaus Bosselmann. Discover how the iconic 'Blue Marble' photo sparked global awareness of our planet's fragility and learn about the current deterioration of Earth's systems. Examine the limitations of current international and domestic law in addressing environmental issues and consider the potential of Earth system law to revolutionize our approach. Understand the importance of placing Earth at the center of environmental legislation and the role of citizens and states as Earth trustees. Gain insights into ongoing preparations for the 2024 UN Summit of the Future and learn about Professor Bosselmann's extensive work in international environmental law, global governance, and ecological law. Reflect on the legal duty of states to protect Earth's integrity and the responsibility of civil society to hold governments accountable for environmental stewardship.