The Global Tipping Points Report 2025 presents a comprehensive assessment of the escalating risks posed by irreversible changes in Earth’s systems due to human-driven climate and ecological pressures. With contributions from over 160 scientists across 87 institutions, the report identifies critical tipping points such as the collapse of coral reefs, thawing permafrost, and destabilization of the Amazon and polar ice sheets. These changes could trigger cascading disruptions to biodiversity, food security, and global climate stability. The report also explores the potential for positive tipping points in technology, governance, and societal behavior, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated global action to shift trajectories toward sustainability and resilience.
The Global Tipping Points Report 2025
Author(s)
Timothy M. Lenton, Manjana Milkoreit, Simon Willcock, Jesse F. Abrams, David I. Armstrong McKay, Joshua E. Buxton, Jonathan F. Donges, Sina Loriani, Nico Wunderling, Floor Alkemade, Mike Barrett, Sara Constantino, Tom Powell, Steven R. Smith, Chris A. Boulton, Donovan Dennis, Henk Dijkstra, Paul Pearce-Kelly, Patricia Pinho and Rosa M. Roman-Cuesta
Publication Date
10 October 2025
Publisher
University of Exeter
DOI / URL
Resource Type
International Organization Report
Systems Addressed
Climate • Earth System
Resource Theme
Learning resource