The article "The Anthropocene: From Global Change to Planetary Stewardship" by Steffen et al. discusses the profound changes humanity has brought to the Earth's environment in the 21st century. It highlights the challenges of resource scarcity, ecosystem degradation, and the Earth's reduced capacity to absorb waste, all of which pose threats to the planet's resilience. The advent of the Anthropocene, a geological epoch defined by human activities that rival global geophysical processes, underscores the need for a fundamental shift in our relationship with the planet. The authors explore various approaches to address these challenges, ranging from geoengineering to active stewardship of the Earth's life support system. They emphasize the urgency of achieving effective planetary stewardship to prevent the Earth System from entering more hostile states. The article also delves into the historical context of human impact on the Earth, the concept of Earth System goods and services, and the implications of the Anthropocene for future human development. It concludes by discussing the need for transformative solutions and the potential risks and governance challenges associated with geo-engineering and other strategies to reduce human pressure on the Earth System.The article "The Anthropocene: From Global Change to Planetary Stewardship" by Steffen et al. discusses the profound changes humanity has brought to the Earth's environment in the 21st century. It highlights the challenges of resource scarcity, ecosystem degradation, and the Earth's reduced capacity to absorb waste, all of which pose threats to the planet's resilience. The advent of the Anthropocene, a geological epoch defined by human activities that rival global geophysical processes, underscores the need for a fundamental shift in our relationship with the planet. The authors explore various approaches to address these challenges, ranging from geoengineering to active stewardship of the Earth's life support system. They emphasize the urgency of achieving effective planetary stewardship to prevent the Earth System from entering more hostile states. The article also delves into the historical context of human impact on the Earth, the concept of Earth System goods and services, and the implications of the Anthropocene for future human development. It concludes by discussing the need for transformative solutions and the potential risks and governance challenges associated with geo-engineering and other strategies to reduce human pressure on the Earth System.