Kuat Abeshev

Six Horizon Europe projects have jointly published Earth System Insights, a policy brief that synthesizes the latest Earth system science for EU policymakers. Building on a Science2Policy forum with DG RTD and DG CLIMA, the document outlines new evidence on warming trends, mitigation limits, vulnerability of key Earth system components and research priorities relevant to European climate decision-making.

New research shows the Amazon’s stability depends on what happens with both emissions and land-use in the next decades. Julia Pongratz explains why.

For the first time, the IPCC will assess climate tipping points in a dedicated chapter of its Seventh Assessment Report. Several ClimTip scientists are among the Lead Authors who met in Paris to launch this work, aiming to clarify evidence, definitions and uncertainties.

Can meltwater from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet actually stabilise the Atlantic Ocean currents? This webinar with Sacha Sinet explores surprising new results showing when WAIS melt might weaken the circulation, and when it might prevent collapse.

The widespread dieback of coral reefs signals a planetary threshold. A new global report warns that other systems, from the Amazon rainforest to the polar ice sheets, may also be nearing similar critical tipping points.

From West Antarctica to hidden subglacial basins, new research shows the Antarctic Ice Sheet responds unevenly to rapid warming. In this webinar, Jan Swierczek-Jereczek explains how rate-induced tipping could reshape parts of the continent in the coming centuries.

AMOC collapse this century appears unlikely, but new findings show its stability depends on a delicate balance of ocean currents now under strain from the warming climate.

Forests in Europe, once a reliable carbon sponge, are losing their ability to absorb CO₂. A new Nature study shows why the sink is declining and what must change.

A new analysis of CMIP6 models finds abrupt shifts across multiple climate subsystems, with risks emerging earlier than expected, in some cases already at 1.5 °C.

Europe needs to prepare for climate tipping points, warn scientists and policymakers. They call for anticipatory governance, early warning systems, and integration of tipping point risks into EU policy.

Six of nine planetary boundaries are already breached. In our recent ClimTip webinar, Dr. Levke Caesar (PIK) showed how tipping point science can help us understand what that really means for a habitable planet.

What happens to marine ecosystems when massive ocean currents shift? This webinar with Amber Boot dives into new climate simulations exploring how tipping points like the AMOC and the Subpolar Gyre impact life in our seas.

In this ClimTip webinar, Maya Ben-Yami explores what a collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could mean—and why the science is still full of uncertainty.

Find out what happens in Paris during this joint annual conference and meetings.

New research by Dr. Yechul Shin suggests that observational warning signs and model simulations may finally be aligning—pointing to a potentially underestimated risk of AMOC collapse.

Climate activists and young people meet scientists to share concerns, exchange ideas and explore ways to effectively communicate the risks of climate tipping points in an interactive, informal conversation.

What can the past climate records tell us about Greenland’s future?

How do we spot the early-warning signs of climate tipping points in complex Earth systems? In this ClimTip webinar, Johannes Lohmann shares his insights into what’s missing in current approaches—and what tools could help us do better.

Don't miss the upcoming talks in the next three months: the big picture on the stability of the Greenland ice sheet, latest findings on warning signs of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) approaching a tipping point and uncertainties in predicting AMOC's tipping time.

What can the collapse of Antarctica’s ancient ice teach us about tipping points and sea-level rise in a warming world? Javier Blasco explains.

How close are we to crossing a threshold beyond which there may be no return? That is the unsettling question at the heart of a new film "Climate Extremes: At the Abyss?"

How do mathematical models unlock the mysteries of climate tipping points? In this webinar, Prof. Michael Ghil dives into the tools that allow scientists to predict both gradual trends and sudden shifts in climate systems—and why these methods should be part of advanced education for future researchers.

Are we nearing dangerous climate tipping points? In this webinar, Prof. Niklas Boers examines the potential collapse of critical systems like the Amazon rainforest, Greenland ice sheet, and Atlantic Ocean circulation—revealing what’s at stake and why urgent action is needed.

Every so often, an article comes along that brilliantly captures complex issues in a way that is easy to understand for everyone. This recent piece in The New York Times does exactly that, offering a highly accessible introduction to the concept of climate tipping points with engaging visuals.

Professor Imke Hoppe highlights recent findings on climate communication research, including the balance between catastrophe framing and solution-oriented approaches. Watch the full talk or read key insights we have summarized.

A new study in Science Advances reveals that predicting exact tipping times for critical Earth systems like the Atlantic ocean current (AMOC), polar ice sheets, and tropical rainforests is highly uncertain. By examining the AMOC, the researchers found that previous predictions of its collapse between 2025 and 2095 are unreliable due to three types of significant uncertainties.

In this insightful webinar Professor Christian Kuehn from Technical University of Munich explores the intersection of mathematics and climate science to predict the tipping points of the Atlantic Ocean currents.

Sahara’s green past and collapse: new advanced method for early detection of climate tipping points.

Hot topics on tipping points that occupy climate scientists were discussed at a multidisciplinary session hosted by ClimTip at the at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union.

In early March of 2024 ClimTip scientists and project partners gathered in Munich and online to officially kick off this exciting research endeavour.

How close are we to crossing climate tipping points? Is the Amazon rainforest approaching a tipping point? What would be the impacts? Dominick Spracklen from University of Leeds explains the latest science about the impact of tropical deforestation on local and regional climate in the first of our ClimTip Webinar Series.