Tipping Points. They're not all bad. w/Steve Smith of Exeter's Global Systems Institute

Bonus content and show notes at wickedproblems.earthUnderstanding Climate Tipping Points With Stephen Smith | Wicked Problems Climate Tech ConversationsIn this episode of Wicked Problems Climate Tech Conversations, host Richard Delevan dives into the pivotal and pressing subject of climate tipping points with guest Stephen Smith. They discuss the warnings from the recent Global Tipping Points Conference in Exeter, where nearly 200 scientists urged immediate action to prevent irreversible climate changes. The conversation explores both negative and positive climate tipping points, the challenges policymakers face in addressing them, and the importance of storytelling in climate advocacy. Stephen Smith also highlights the potential of renewable energy and the steps needed to accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the critical actions required to address the climate crisis and the hopeful pathways forward.00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:26 Urgent Climate Crisis Call01:29 Understanding Tipping Points03:44 Negative Tipping Points04:18 Positive Tipping Points05:12 Policy Makers and Tipping Points06:02 Interruption and Resumption07:03 Immediate Action Required11:20 Real-World Example: Tuvalu14:16 Challenges in Policy Making17:21 Positive Social Tipping Points18:54 Renewable Energy Revolution22:12 Barriers to Change27:54 Accelerating Positive Change35:10 Hope and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.