The document discusses the report from The Rockefeller Foundation–Lancet Commission on Planetary Health, which highlights the link between human health and environmental change. It argues this report comes at an important time as the UN is adopting new development goals. Implementing the report's recommendations requires strengthening resilience and governance to address challenges from economic, health, political or social shocks. Finally, it asserts sustainable development requires holistic approaches that advance social, economic and environmental goals together through resilient systems and improved governance.