Tipping points

Sea level rise: Our coastal cities get an expiration date

The UN Ocean Conference in Nice once again highlights the urgency of resolute climate action: Rising sea levels could make coastal cities uninhabitable – today's politicians will decide how high this rise will be. Climate researcher Hans-Otto Pörtner writes how inertia and delaying strategies already complicate the implementation of existing resolutions.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Amazon: drought continues, tipping points uncertain

If the Amazon rainforest crossed its tipping point, rainfall as far as Argentina and Uruguay would be affected. Researchers still debate when the tipping point will be reached – and whether the entire rainforest will change or just parts of it.

By Alexandra Endres

Study: Tipping points as disasters – or as positive change

A new study warns of the enormous impact of climate tipping points, but also shows the power of positive social change. It says policymakers must actively support these positive tipping points through innovation, money and behavioral and norm changes.

By Nico Beckert

Study: Antarctic ice shelf will melt away

By Lisa Kuner

Study warns of new tipping points

By Nico Beckert

Johan Rockström – the great climate communicator

By Redaktion Table

Study: Amazon loss would also be an economic disaster

By Alexandra Endres