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 was contributed by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and 85 other institutions.
The report focuses on the risks, consequences, and governance challenges surrounding Earth system tipping points, including coral reefs.
Author's summary: New report highlights Earth's system risks.
- Widespread coral reef die-off is the world's first climate tipping point.
- The report is contributed by 160 scientists from 85 institutions.
- Earth's systems, including glaciers, ice fields, and ocean currents, are under pressure.