Helmut Hillebrand

Helmut Hillebrand, a professor and director focused on marine biodiversity, dives into the intricate world of ecological tipping points. He reveals the challenges in predicting these thresholds, highlighting how abrupt changes can destabilize ecosystems. Hillebrand critiques the concept of 'safe operating spaces,' warning they might overlook gradual losses that accumulate below seemingly safe limits. He emphasizes that biodiversity operates in complex ways, urging a shift in how we understand and value the resilience of our planet.