VIRTUAL REALITY WORLDS
Enter the 1.5°C World
Experience fragile climate tipping points as they hold steady on the brink
of change, if we manage to cap global temperature rise at 1.5°C. The Atlantic Ocean currents remain resilient, Arctic ice retreats but endures, coral reefs struggle yet persist, and the rainforest breathes life into our atmosphere. This journey shows the power of timely action to preserve Earth’s delicate balance and to sustain the ecosystems we depend on.
Witness the 3°C World
Explore a world where global temperatures have risen by 3°C, triggering irreversible climate tipping points. The Atlantic Ocean currents weaken, setting off chaotic weather patterns; Arctic ice rapidly vanishes, altering global climates; coral reefs are damaged, losing their vibrant life; and rainforests begin to transform, releasing more carbon than they absorb. This journey reveals the stark future of a planet pushed beyond its limits.
CRYOSPHERE
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
Ice, Snow, and Permafrost
Location: Arctic Polar Region
and the Greenland Ice Sheet
Climate Impact: Melting
Threats:
Heatwaves, sea level rise, release of GHGs, wildlife loss
Solution:
Phase-out fossil fuels, shift to clean, renewable energy
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
Atlantic Meridional
Overturning Circulation
Location: Gulf Stream
Climate Impact: Weakening
Threats:
Temperature changes, extreme weather, floods, droughts
Solution:
Limit global warming to 1.5°C,
prioritize climate adaptation
CORAL REEFS
CIRCULATION
CORAL REEFS
Coral Triangle
Location: Indonesian Archipelago
Climate Impact: Bleaching
Threats:
Rising ocean temps, ocean acidification, marine life loss
Solution:
Establish marine protected areas, restore reefs
FORESTS
CIRCULATION
CORAL REEFS
Tropical Rainforest
Location: Amazônia
Climate Impact: Shifting
Threats:
Savannization, release of carbon dioxide, biodiversity loss
Solution:
Protect Indigenous territories, restore forests