The Antarctic ice sheet and surrounding ocean are more vulnerable to climate change than originally thought. This brief summarizes the main new insights resulting from the TiPACCs project, and lists the remaining knowledge gaps and priorities for further Antarctic research.

The document draws on research findings within the TiPACCs project, highlighting the paramount importance of understanding and addressing tipping points in Antarctica.

The outcomes of this research underscore the potential far-reaching implications of Antarctic tipping points for global climate, sea-level rise, and biodiversity, emphasizing the crucial role of both national and EU policymakers in shaping international climate policies.  

The development of this policy brief was a collaborative effort, spearheaded by the NORCE team: Petra Langebroek, Svein Østerhus, Catherine Lourdes Dy, and graphic designer Suet Chan, with contributions from the project’s Scientific Steering Committee comprised of Ralph Timmermann (AWI), Adrian Jenkins (UNN), Olivier Gagliardini (UGA), Hilmar Gudmundsson (UNN), Ricarda Winkelmann (PIK), and Lena Nicola (PIK), and the whole TiPACCs consortium.

The policy brief may be read here: TiPACCs-Policy-Brief-2024