Johan Rockström on TIME's 100 Most Influential People List

04/13/2023 - TIME named Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, to the 2023 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Johan Rockström on TIME's 100 Most Influential People List

Johan Rockström’s work is described as “crucial to understanding the interconnected crises facing our planet and is shaping the path forward, guiding leaders on how to turn complex science into clear, quantifiable actions.”

Rockström joins the likes of US President Joe Biden, author Salman Rushdie and the EU Commission´s Margrethe Vestager on the TIME list, which was announced today. The list, now in its 20th year, honors the world’s most influential individuals in various fields, recognizing their contributions and achievements.

PIK Director Johan Rockström: “I'm very honoured to be part of the Time100 list. This is a confirmation of the importance and global reach of our research at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. It also shows that Science matters, not only in scientific circles, but also beyond, in politics, in society, in the whole world.”

The full list and related tributes are available at:
time.com/time100

The full TIME100 tribute of Johan Rockström, by Bill McKibben:

Appraisal Time100 Johan Rockström

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