Maryland (USA) has more than 3100 miles of tidal shoreline, making it one of the most vulnerable U.S. states to global sea level rise. Further sea level rise induced by tipping in the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets presents a serious threat to the city’s resilience. The Baltimore’s Inner Harbor served as a fitting backdrop for the second TIPMIP General Assembly, held there from 4.-7. December of 2024.
In Baltimore, scientific sessions highlighted first results from the TIPMIP experiments as well as synergies with previous community modeling efforts across the various Earth systems of interest. Highlights included a keynote from U.S. Senator and Senate Budget Committee then-Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse on the critical importance of TIPMIP and tipping points research broadly. The following evening, participants gathered in the IMAX theater of the Maryland Science Center to view films from Open Planet Studios highlighting tipping points and equity, followed by discussion.
Over the course of the meeting, participants shared a wealth of cutting-edge research through engaging talks and vibrant poster sessions. Breakout groups offered valuable space for deeper discussions, fostering collaboration across disciplines. These moments not only strengthened our scientific understanding but also helped reinforce the sense of community we’ve built over the years. We were especially excited to welcome new members into the TIPMIP network and look forward to the contributions they will bring to our collective efforts.
A heartfelt thank you to all participants and to everyone who helped make this event possible. We look forward to continuing this important work together — and to seeing you all at future TIPMIP gatherings.