New Report Tracks Growing Risks of Earth System Tipping Points
A new report by 160 scientists highlights the mounting risks across Earth's systems, including melting glaciers and ice fields, slowing ocean currents, and pressure on ice sheets and rainforests.
The Global Tipping Points Report 2025, led by the University of Exeter, 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 contributed to by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and 85 other institutions.
Author's summary: Scientists warn of growing Earth system risks.