Observations and models suggest that the AMOC is slowing, with global implications for climate resilience and adaptation. This session brought together leading scientists and high-level government representatives to examine the emerging evidence on potential AMOC weakening, and its far-reaching implications for governments in the region in the face of predicted weather extremes, sea-level rise, and marine ecosystem loss. Keynoted by Minister Jóhann Páll Johannsson of Iceland, the event featured a scientific overview from Dr. Stefan Rahmstorf of the University of Potsdam, followed by perspectives from representatives of Ireland (Dr. Frank McGovern) and the United Kingdom (Kate Fearnyough), as well as Pam Pearson of ICCI. Although the event was interrupted by the fire that closed the Pavilion for the remainder of COP30, speakers later gathered later virtually to discuss the science, societal risks, and policy priorities needed to align climate ambition with the scale of risk identified by latest AMOC findings.
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