Sunway University hosts Asia's first Global Tipping Points Conference

The Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (GTP 2026) has opened at Sunway University in Malaysia, marking the first time the event has been held in Asia. Co-chaired by the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter, and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the four-day conference brings together scientists, policymakers, and youth advocates to identify strategic interventions that can trigger large-scale transformations in climate action, clean energy, and ecosystem restoration.

As part of the broader conference momentum, a specialized workshop titled ‘Workshop on Commercial Determinants of Health, Economic Power & Wellbeing’ is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at the UNU Global Health Office. Led by Dr. Kingsley Orievulu, this session will engage students and young researchers in examining how corporate strategies and market forces influence health outcomes, climate resilience, and environmental degradation in Southeast Asia. The workshop aims to explore shifting economic models toward wellbeing economies that prioritize human thriving and ecological balance over traditional GDP growth.