Conferences

Our aim is to facilitate constructive dialogue between policymakers, researchers, opinion leaders and experts, to foster a greater understanding of tipping points risks and their potential impact. We also explore designs of governance structures and international policy processes that account for tipping points and help navigate toward a thriving sustainable future.

Global Tipping Points Conference 2025

Following the success of our first conference in September 2022, we a held a second Global Tipping Points Conference in July 2025. This took place at the University of Exeter and was co-hosted by the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology.

Conference Convenors

Tim Lenton

Professor of Climate Change and Earth System Science, Global Systems Institute: University of Exeter

Johan Rockström

Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Ricarda Winkelmann

Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology and Earth Resilience Science Unit Chair: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

‘Thanks a million for making all of this happen at such a timely moment.’
Tulio Andrade, COP30 Chief Strategy and Alignment Officer

‘The conference was absolutely amazing! ’
Researcher

‘Very well organised. Good mix of topics. ’
Hazel Jeffery, Knowledge Integration

‘I loved the varied programme.’

‘The conference was a fantastic experience. So much energy and enriching diversity. ’
Marten Scheffer, Distinguished Professor, Wageningen University

‘Best conference ever! Inspiring people, comfortable venue, excellent vegetarian-vegan food and motivating positive message.’
Bernardo Flores, Researcher

‘It was an extremely well-run conference, with lots of thought, effort and energy put into it. ’
Nadine Rose, Business

‘Congratulations to one of the most important and relevant events on global tipping points ever done.’
Carlos Nobre, Earth System Scientist, University of São Paulo

‘Very useful. I am not a scientist but having the space to listen to climate scientists breakdown their models was great. ’
Taco Bosman, Consultant

‘Remarkable for creating engagement and community. ’

Global Tipping Points Conference 2025 Programme

The programme covered the latest developments in both negative and positive tipping points, at scales from local to global, and from theory to practice. It considered the risks from climate tipping points and opportunities for positive tipping points for different regions, communities, sectors, and supply chains.

30 inspiring keynote speakers – hear from pioneering researchers and influential change-makers.

50 dynamic workshops and research sessions – dive into the latest research and best practices through collaborative sessions.

Networking opportunities – meet and exchange ideas with a diverse community of professionals across academia, policy, and industry.

Programme

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

Our keynote speakers were drawn from diverse backgrounds – from policy, business, research and action.

Speakers and Chairs

Conference Statement

Over 200 delegates at the conference endorsed a statement calling for action from policymakers – especially leaders meeting at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. World leaders must take “immediate, unprecedented action” to prevent devastating climate tipping points.

Conference Statement 2025

Sponsors and Partners

To deliver our conferences, we work with a wide range of organisations.

Sponsors and Partners