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The Global Commons Alliance and partners joined entrepreneurs, investors, lawyers, scientists and civil society leaders from around the world at the Villars Institute Summit 2025, to unite behind systems change for a Safe and Just future.

Companies can obtain stamp of approval for nature targets using the Accountability Accelerator’s new validation service - a major step towards strengthening corporate credibility in addressing the nature crisis

New research published today in The Lancet Planetary Health shows that the planet will only remain able to provide even a basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic systems and technologies are dramatically transformed and critical resources are more fairly used, managed and shared.

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The Science Based Targets Network has launched the first-ever ocean science-based targets and a new working group within the Earth Commission will define the first ever Safe and Just boundaries for the ocean.

Jane Madgwick has left her position as Executive Director of the Global Commons Alliance. The Chair of the Steering Committee, Margarita Astralaga, has noted Jane’s significant contributions to the Alliance during her tenure, including setting strategic direction and expanding the partnerships and profile of the Alliance.

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Read the latest newsletter from Global Commons Alliance.

Read the latest newsletter from Global Commons Alliance.

Read the latest newsletter from Global Commons Alliance.

Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science! In 2025 it’s more important than ever to keep the spotlight on the vital role of science in shaping decision-making – and women in science at the Global Commons Alliance are leading the way.

The Global Commons Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of Sebastian Schienle as Advocacy Director, who joined the Alliance in January 2025.