tipping point
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
A set of conditions of an ecological or social system where further perturbation will cause rapid change and prevent the system from returning to its former state. |
Africa assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment, Land degradation and restoration assessment, Americas assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme), Europe and Central Asia assessment, Sustainable use assessment | |
A level of change in system properties beyond which a system reorganizes, often abruptly, and does not return to the initial state even if the drivers of the change are abated. |
IPBES-IPCC co-sponsored workshop on biodiversity and climate change | IPCC, 2019c |