DominoES

Domino effects in the Earth system: can Antarctica tip climate policy?

Tipping elements are components of the Earth system that could be pushed into qualitatively different states by small external perturbations, with profound environmental impacts possibly endangering the livelihoods of millions of people. There are indications for significant interlinkages between climate tipping elements and even the potential for tipping cascades or domino effects from the climate to the social sphere. We will assess these effects for a highly relevant tipping chain connecting climatic tipping elements like Antarctica and Greenland with potential social tipping processes in public opinion formation and climate policy changes, and their societal implications.

Duration

Apr 01, 2017 until Sep 30, 2021

Funding Agency

Leibniz-Gemeinschaft

Funding Call

Leibniz-Wettbewerb Förderlinie 4: Frauen für wissenschaftliche Leitungspositionen

Contact

Ricarda Winkelmann