Mobilizing science
for a global green renaissance

At the 2024 Sustainability Research and Innovation (SRI) Congress in Finland, the Frontiers Planet Prize led a key panel on overcoming academic challenges to advance transformational science. Moderated by Dr Gilbert De Gregorio, associate director of the Prize, the discussion emphasized the need for flexible funding, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative frameworks. Expert panelists, including Finland's National Champion Dr Olga Tammeorg, stressed the importance of breaking academic silos and supporting bold, cross-sectoral research to drive impactful solutions.

Following the announcement of the 2024 International Champions, a panel session titled “No time to waste,” was held to initiate discussions on how this research can be shaped and amplified to influence policy, the private sector, and civil society for a sustainable future. This article is a summary of the expertise showcased during the panel session, highlighting the need for systemic change for a just transition within the Earth’s ecological boundaries.

In June 2024, the second edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize Award Ceremony took place in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. This three-day event brought together 100 leading academics, policymakers, philanthropists, and public and private sector representatives to celebrate the transformational science of this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize National and International Champions. The article summarizes key activities and takeaways from this celebratory event.