Sunway University to Host Asia's First Global Tipping Points Conference 2026
Sunway University in Malaysia will host the Global Tipping Points Conference 2026, marking the first time the event is held in Asia. The conference aims to unite global experts to discuss critical thresholds in Earth systems and accelerate climate action.
Why it matters
Hosting this conference in Asia emphasizes the region's vulnerability to climate change and its potential to lead in sustainable transformation strategies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunway Centre for Planetary Health (SCPH) at Sunway University announced that the Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (GTP 2026) will be held at the university from 12 to 15 October — the first time the conference is being held in Asia. The four-day conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, health leaders, financiers, business leaders and youth advocates from around the world to explore how positive change can be accelerated at a moment when many of the planet's systems are approaching critical thresholds.
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