Presented by Professor Tim Lenton.

Climate tipping points are small changes that result in much larger impacts that are accelerating global heating. For example, the breaking up of the Greenland and West Antarctica ice sheets are causing rising sea levels. Tipping points in climate science help to emphasise the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In this webinar, Tim will discuss the evidence associated with climate tipping points in relation to Planetary Solvency.  Planetary solvency refers to the assessment of the ongoing ability of the Earth system to support human society and the economy.

About the Speaker
Professor Lenton is the founding Director of the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and Chair in Climate Change and Earth System Science. He has over 25 years research experience. He is renowned for his work identifying climate tipping points. This work informed the setting of the 1.5C climate target; net zero targets and nationally determined contributions.

Tim works with policy makers and businesses to help them assess the risks of climate change and nature loss. He highlights the opportunities for ‘positive tipping points’ that can accelerate change to net zero.

DATE: 18 June
TIME: 7:30 PM