Global Tipping Points Conference 2026: Call for Abstracts & Action Workshops

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The Great Transition: Accelerating the Shift from Risk to Resilience

Location: Sunway University, Malaysia

Dates: 12–15 October 2026

Host Partners: Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, University of Exeter, & Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

The Vision: A World at the Threshold

We stand at a unique moment in human history. The Earth system is whispering—and sometimes screaming—warnings of thresholds we cannot afford to cross. But within these same systems lie the seeds of Positive Tipping Points: rapid, non-linear shifts in technology, economy, and culture that can outpace ecological decline.

For the first time, this global summit moves to Asia—the front line of climate vulnerability and the powerhouse of emerging solutions. We aren't just here to map the abyss; we are here to build the bridge.

Call for Abstracts: Mapping the Frontier

We invite researchers, visionaries, and practitioners to submit abstracts that push the boundaries of current knowledge. We are seeking "Edge-Walkers"—those who understand the delicate balance between systemic collapse and systemic rebirth.

Thematic Areas for Submission

Earth System Science: Beyond the models—identifying the "Early Warning Signals" (EWS) of biophysical shifts.

Technology and AI: Harnessing machine learning to predict volatility and optimize rapid decarbonization.

Governance: New architectures for a 1.5°C world—how do we govern what we cannot fully control?

Finance and Business: Moving the "Green Premium"—tipping capital markets toward regenerative investment.

Faith and Culture: The moral tipping point—mobilizing the world’s belief systems for planetary stewardship.

Communications: Narratives of hope vs. narratives of fear—how do we tip the public consciousness?

Nature-based Solutions: Scaling biodiversity as the ultimate defense mechanism for the Earth system.

Health: Protecting the pulse of humanity—planetary health as the foundation of global security.

Action Workshops: The Engine Room of Change

We are not looking for passive presentations. We are looking for Architects of Momentum. Our 1.5-hour Action Workshops are high-octane, collaborative sessions designed to produce tangible "Action Roadmaps."

The Three Pillars of Action

Detection: How do we see the tipping point coming?

Mitigation: How do we stop the negative?

Activation: How do we trigger the positive?

Your Proposal Should Answer:

The "Why Now?": What specific bottleneck are you addressing?

The "How?": How will you move the room from "Discussion" to "Direction"?

The "Output": What is the one scalable tool, policy brief, or alliance that will emerge from your 90 minutes?

Submission Guidelines & Deadlines

Submissions Open April 15, 2026

Abstract & Workshop Deadline June 30, 2026

Notification of Acceptance August 15, 2026

Conference Start October 12, 2026

How to Apply

Abstracts: Maximum 300 words. Must include a "Planetary Impact" statement.

Workshop Proposals: Must include a facilitator bio, a list of target stakeholders (e.g., "Policy Makers," "Venture Capitalists"), and a methodology (e.g., "Design Thinking," "Scenario Mapping").

"Small shifts in the right places can move the entire world. Be the shift."

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