A tipping point, or ‘kantelpunt’ in Dutch, refers to a significant change in a system that becomes self-reinforcing and often irreversible once crossed. Such points can lead to broader consequences, triggering further tipping points. Major global tipping points include the melting of polar ice, the slowdown of ocean currents, and deforestation. Additionally, local phenomena like permafrost thawing and shifts in river flows also represent critical tipping points that can have lasting effects on their respective regions.