These are thresholds within the Earths climate ecosystem, which if crossed can trigger devastating and often irreversible changes.
As no early warning mechanisms currently exist, ARIA is hoping for a scientific first.
The five-year-long programme, called Forecasting Tipping Points, will focus on two particular tipping points.
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It has beenretreatingalarmingly over the last four decades, contributing to rising sea levels.
If it melts completely, global sea levels would rise by about7 metres.
Theincreasing weakeningof the gyre could lead to lower temperatures in the region.
This programme aims to reshape our observational capabilities, combining sensing technologies with AI, Bohndiek said.
The programme will also last for five years.
Interested candidates can submitapplicationsby September 25.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
