Compiled by 160 scientists from 23 countries and 87 institutions, the Global Tipping Points Report 2025 synthesizes the latest research on critical Earth system thresholds. It assesses how close key natural systems, like ocean currents, glaciers and rainforests, are to irreversible change and the risks of overshooting temperature boundaries. One key finding from this year's report was how warm-water coral reefs are already reaching a dangerous tipping point and heading toward long-term decline. The report also highlights governance challenges and opportunities to trigger transformative positive tipping points.
This webinar will focus on the report and feature leading researchers and authors from it to unpack its insights on topics like coral reefs, governance strategies, and positive tipping points that can make a difference.
Join AIMES, the Earth Commission, Future Earth, and the WCRP’s Safe Landing Climates Lighthouse Activity for a discussion on tipping points and on how science can guide urgent action toward a safe and sustainable future.
Agenda
- Tim Lenton (University of Exeter): An overview of the Global Tipping Points Report 2025
- Nico Wunderling (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research): Implications of Overshooting 1.5°C for Earth System Tipping Points
- Simon Willcock (Bangor University): Governance of Earth system tipping points
- Melanie McField (Healthy Reefs for Healthy People): A case study on coral reefs
- Tom Powell (University of Exeter): Positive tipping points
- Followed by a moderated discussion
