About the Event
Harmful tipping points in the natural world pose some of the gravest threats to humanity. The full damage caused by negative tipping points will be far greater than their initial impact. Unfortunately, the global response to these risks remains insufficient to address their full scale. However, the power of positive tipping point opportunities are crucial to achieving transformational change, where desirable changes in society become self-propelling.
Be part of this dynamic community and join us at the Global Tipping Point Conference 2025, where we will explore the latest breakthroughs in understanding both negative and positive tipping points. Engage in hands-on, action-driven workshops, and connect with experts and leaders from academia, policy, and business. The conference will build upon the previous conference in 2022 and the Global Tipping Points Report launched at COP28 on 6 December 2023.
Why Attend?
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
Hear from pioneering researchers and influential change-makers.
Dynamic Workshops
Dive into research and best practices through collaborative sessions.
Networking Opportunities
Meet and exchange ideas with a diverse community of professionals across academia, policy and industry.
Don’t miss
this opportunity
to contribute to transformational change and be at the forefront of critical discussions on global tipping points.
Conference aim
The programme will cover the latest developments in both negative and positive tipping points, at scales from local to global, and from theory to practice. It will consider the risks from climate tipping points and opportunities for positive tipping points for different regions, communities, sectors, and supply chains.
Conference objectives
1.
Provide the latest scientific update on the proximity to global climate tipping points and risks in the biosphere and societies, drawing on the first Global Tipping Point Report 2023.
2.
Address how to improve risk assessment of climate tipping points through early warning systems and models.
3.
Identify opportunities for accelerated climate action through positive tipping and convene coalitions of partners to implement positive tipping points.
4.
Empower business leaders, policymakers and civil society representatives to take leadership in their sectors and industries.
5.
Facilitate constructive dialogue between policymakers, researchers, opinion leaders and experts to foster a greater understanding of tipping points risks and their potential impact.
6.
Explore designs of governance structures and international policy processes that account for tipping points and help navigate toward a thriving sustainable future.
Conference Committee
| Committee Member | Institution |
|---|---|
| Jesse Abrams | University of Exeter |
| Terry Achieng | University of Exeter |
| Joshua Buxton | University of Exeter |
| Joe Clark | University of Exeter |
| Garth Davies | University of Exeter |
| Donovan Dennis | Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research |
| Jonathan F. Donges | Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research |
| Franziska Gaupp | Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research |
| Gabi Hegerl | University of Edinburgh and World Climate Research Programme |
| Bryony Hodben | University of Exeter |
| Hatty Hopkinson | University of Exeter |
| Tim Lenton | University of Exeter |
| Sina Loriani | Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research |
| Isobel Parry | University of Exeter |
| Tom Powell | University of Exeter |
| Andy Richards | University of Exeter |
| Steve Smith | University of Exeter |
| Yulia Yamineva | University of Eastern Finland |
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