Reuters

Global Tipping Points Report Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of Crucial COP30 Summit in Brazil

October 13, 2025 — Scientists worldwide have issued a dire warning, indicating that climate tipping points are being crossed. This urgent alert comes just weeks before global leaders are set to convene for the COP30 climate summit.

The sobering findings are detailed in the Global Tipping Points report. This comprehensive document synthesizes groundbreaking science to estimate crucial points of no return for the climate system. The report represents a massive international effort, having been compiled by 160 researchers worldwide.

The timing of the report is critical, as the warning is delivered immediately preceding this year's COP30 climate summit. The crucial meeting is scheduled to be held at a highly sensitive location: the edge of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. The original report detailing these warnings was published on October 13, 2025.