TED Talks Daily 10 years to transform the future of humanity -- or destabilize the planet | Johan Rockström
Oct 15, 2020
Johan Rockström, a leading climate impact scholar, shares his insights on the urgent need to transform humanity's relationship with the planet. He highlights the alarming reality that nine out of fifteen vital biophysical systems are nearing tipping points, potentially making Earth uninhabitable. Rockström outlines a bold plan for the next decade, advocating for immediate, substantial actions to mitigate the crisis. His message is both a stark warning and a hopeful call to action, urging collective efforts to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
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Climate Crisis Tipping Point
- Climate change is now a global crisis, evident in escalating extreme weather events.
- We risk triggering tipping points in Earth's systems, turning the planet from a resilient friend to a foe.
Earth Systems at Risk
- Nine of fifteen major biophysical systems regulating climate show signs of decline, nearing tipping points.
- These include Arctic sea ice, permafrost, Greenland ice, northern forests, Atlantic circulation, Amazon rainforest, coral reefs, and Antarctic ice sheets.
Threats of Tipping Points
- Tipping points threaten sea level rise, increased carbon emissions from thawing permafrost and forests, and cascading effects.
- A two-meter sea level rise is possible this century, endangering millions.