Earth for All by Sandrine Dixson-Decleve & Club of Rome Summary

Earth for All presents a data-driven roadmap to address climate collapse, inequality, and ecological breakdown through five systemic transformations ("The Five Turnarounds"). Using global modeling, it contrasts two scenarios: societal collapse under business-as-usual ("Too-Little-Too-Late") vs. a sustainable future achieved by 2050 via energy transitions, economic equity, food system reforms, and global cooperation.

This book is essential for policymakers, sustainability professionals, and activists seeking actionable climate solutions. It also appeals to general readers interested in systemic reforms for equity and ecological resilience, with clear language and visuals making complex concepts accessible.

Yes—it combines rigorous analysis with optimism, offering concrete policy solutions rather than doom-mongering. Readers praise its balance of scientific depth and readability, with GoodReviews calling it "required reading for anyone concerned about our planet’s future".

The framework includes:

• Ending poverty through equitable wealth distribution
• Empowering women to reduce inequality
• Transitioning to clean energy by 2050
• Shifting to regenerative agriculture
• Investing in education and healthcare globally

It advocates rapid decarbonization via renewable energy adoption, fossil fuel phaseouts, and carbon pricing, paired with job retraining programs. Case studies from successful national transitions show feasibility without sacrificing economic growth.

This optimistic pathway achieves sustainability by 2050 through bold policies: universal basic services, progressive taxation, and $1 trillion/year investments in green infrastructure. Modeling shows it could lift 3-4 billion people out of poverty while staying within planetary boundaries.

The book argues GDP-focused capitalism drives inequality and ecological harm. It proposes "wellbeing economies" prioritizing healthcare, education, and environmental health metrics over endless growth.

While advocating renewable tech like solar and wind, the authors emphasize technology must serve equity—e.g., decentralized energy grids for rural access—rather than enriching few corporations.

Yes. It calls for halving meat consumption in wealthy nations, ending fossil-fuel-based fertilizers, and transitioning to agroecology to slash emissions while improving food security.

Some argue its scenarios underestimate political resistance to wealth redistribution. Others note the modeling assumes unprecedented global cooperation, which critics call overly optimistic.

As a spiritual successor, it updates the 1972 classic with modern systems modeling. While Limits warned of collapse, Earth for All focuses on executable solutions, reflecting 50 years of climate science advancements.

A Nobel Peace Prize-nominated economist and former Co-President of the Club of Rome, Dixson-Declève combines 30+ years of climate policy experience with collaborations across 40+ nations, informing the book’s pragmatic yet visionary tone.

The authors stress that national actions (e.g., EU Green Deal) must align with international frameworks. Case studies show regional successes in renewable transitions and poverty reduction can scale with coordinated policy.