New Report Highlights Growing Risks of Earth System Tipping Points
A new report by 160 scientists, led by the University of Exeter, reveals the mounting risks across Earth's systems, including melting glaciers and ice fields, slowing ocean currents, and pressured ice sheets and rainforests.
The Global Tipping Points Report 2025 identifies widespread coral reef die-off as the world's first climate tipping point.
The report highlights the risks, consequences, and governance challenges around Earth system tipping points.
The report was compiled with contributions from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and 85 other institutions.
Author's summary: New report reveals growing Earth system risks.