Research news | 2021-08-17

73% of people believe Earth approaching tipping points

Survey in G20 countries shows people are willing to do more to become better “planetary stewards” and protect and regenerate the global commons

Research news | 2021-06-04

A better understanding of how tipping points work

Why the polar ice sheets are of particular importance for the stability of the climate system as a whole

Research news | 2021-06-02

Centre research on social tipping points inspires push for new Dutch climate strategy

Open letter to Dutch cabinet signed by over 100 NGOs, universities, grassroots organisations and artists

Research news | 2020-02-14

Experts identify the five most important risks to the planet

The new "Our Future On Earth" report provides risks analysis based on survey of 222 global sustainability experts, including centre researchers

Research news | 2019-11-27

Time for an emergency response

Nine climate tipping points now are now “active” which means the situation is urgent and we need an emergency response, warn scientists

Research news | 2018-12-20

Contagious collapses

New study reveals hidden links and potential domino effects between tipping points in climate, ecosystems and societies

Research news | 2018-10-10

Perspectives on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1.5C report

Resilience framework is central to the new report, with strong linkages to centre research

Research news | 2018-08-06

Planet at risk of heading towards “Hothouse Earth” state

Keeping global warming to within 1.5-2°C may be more difficult than previously assessed

Research news | 2017-11-21

Defrosted ocean futures

A new framework suggested to manage complex climate futures in the world’s most northern ocean

Research news | 2016-11-25

Dealing with Arctic tipping points

Amid rapid change, new Arctic Resilience Report identifies 19 tipping points and need to prepare for surprises

Research news | 2016-10-07

From vicious to virtuous

Social norms can cross tipping points faster if new behaviour is difficult for others to ignore

Research news | 2016-02-25

A big change, yet no change at all?

Even in a reported Baltic Sea regime shift, not all parts of the system are affected

Research news | 2015-03-19

Global icons, local threats

Think global, act local or risk losing the world’s iconic natural treasures, new study in Science argues

Research news | 2015-02-19

Look beyond the cod

Changes in Baltic Sea ecosystems will cause financial losses up to 120 million euros per year

Research news | 2014-11-29

The hidden cost of coerced resilience

Centre researchers look into forced resilience of intensive agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture systems

Research news | 2014-08-26

Consistent responses to unpredictable events

Similarities found in global networks' response to large-scale abrupt crises

Research news | 2014-05-05

Introducing the Regime Shifts Database

New online resource with detailed examples of large persistent changes in nature

Research news | 2014-02-21

More profitable than you think

300 international case studies prove investing in ecosystem restoration pays off

Research news | 2014-02-13

Transforming global finance

Seminar with Hunter Lovins from Natural Capitalism Solutions and John Fullerton from Capital Institute

Research news | 2014-01-27

Back to the future

Unrealistic to think coral reefs can return to pristine conditions, more pragmatic management approaches needed