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Deforestation lowers threshold for Amazon degradation to below 2°C warming

Climate change and deforestation interact to cascade impacts across the Amazon

Published on 2026-06-15 by

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

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“State of the climate” 2025

Earth’s vital signs worsen, science shows options for livable future

Published on 2025-10-29 by

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

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Amazon rainforest at the threshold which could lead to a large-scale collapse worsening climate change | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact research (PIK)

Published on 2024-02-14 by

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Unveiling the societal opportunities with 5 tipping systems currently at risk, 3 more at risk with global warming breaching 1.5°C

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

Published on 2023-12-06 by

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How does UNEP FI support financial institutions in their climate risk management efforts? | Q&A with David Carlin

Q&A with David Carlin, Head of Risk at UNEP FI

Published on 2023-10-09 by

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Amazon rainforest at risk of a large-scale dieback if South American monsoon reaches the looming tipping point | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

Published on 2023-10-05 by

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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

From natural science to social science, from risks to solutions, from identifying Planetary Boundaries to managing Global Commons: The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) is advancing the frontier of integrated research for global sustainability, and for a safe and just climate future. A member of the Leibniz Association, the institute is based in Potsdam, Brandenburg and connected with the global scientific community. Drawing on excellent research, PIK provides relevant scientific advice for policy decision-making. The institute’s international staff of about 480 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.

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