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Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
Articles | Volume 17, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-17-141-2026
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30 Jan 2026
Research article |  | 30 Jan 2026

Setting up the physical principles of resilience in a model of the Earth System

Orfeu Bertolami and Magnus Nyström

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Resilience is a key property of social-ecological and biophysical systems, reflecting their capacity to adapt to change. Ensuring a sustainable future amid climate change depends on Earth System resilience. We propose a model framing resilience physically, linking it to metastable states and energy dissipation. Interactions among Planetary Boundaries, such as CO2 and aerosol levels, can create dynamic friction that prevents runaway effects, aiding sustainability in the Anthropocene.
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