World Economic Forum Virtual Programming

From Climate Risks to Positive Points Masterclass

This masterclass series explores how societies, businesses, and policymakers can move from managing climate risks to actively driving transformative change. 

Through practical frameworks and real-world examples, participants will learn how to identify systemic risks, leverage positive tipping points, and build resilience strategies that unlock sustainable pathways for people, nature, and economies.

Watch our Masterclass Teaser

Learn more about our masterclass by watching our teaser.

Episodes

The series count 3 episodes led by expert Steve Smith and fellow colleagues from University of Exeter.

Module 1
Understand Positive Tipping Points

This module introduces the concept of positive tipping points as self-reinforcing shifts in social, economic, or technological systems that can accelerate climate solutions. 

Module 2 
Acting on Positive Tipping Points        

The second module outlines a strategy to design, sequence, and implement interventions to trigger positive tipping points, emphasising the role of government, business, and civil society. 

Module 3 
Positive Tipping Points Toolkit

The third module introduces the Positive Tipping Points Toolkit – a free, open-source resource developed by a community of practitioners from across the world to help shift thinking towards non-linear social and environmental change.

Speakers

Find out more about our speakers.

Steve Smith

Hoffmann Fellow, World Economic Forum. Research Fellow, Green Futures Solutions and Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter

 Hatty Hopkinson

Doctoral Researcher, Author and Project Manager of the Global Tipping Points Report 2025, University of Exeter

Tom Powell

Oppenheimer Senior Research Impact Fellow, Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter

Peter Lefort

Director, Green Futures Network, University of Exeter

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