About this Event
We are very happy to welcome Dr. Ramit Debnath, Assistant Prof. (University of Cambridge), who will present his research "Micro-signals of social tipping mechanisms in climate actions using human-centric AI"
Location: TUM · Building 5, 2nd floor, Room 2553
Abstract: Coupled human–environment systems can undergo rapid and potentially irreversible shifts when critical thresholds or tipping points are crossed. A key challenge in modelling these dynamics lies in capturing the real‑time interactions between social processes and biophysical changes, especially near such thresholds. This talk examines how emerging computational social science and human‑centred AI approaches can provide complementary, high‑resolution insights into these interactions. We illustrate the value of social‑signal analysis by tracking global online discourse, showing how crisis‑driven information flows and contested narratives around climate interventions may serve as social precursors that shape environmental governance during periods of system stress. In parallel, we deploy a multimodal AI framework to analyse global hydroelectric infrastructure from satellite imagery and local government records. This approach identifies a substantial number of unrecorded facilities and quantifies associated environmental pressures, such as proximity to protected areas and alterations in runoff regimes. By piloting the integration of social‑signal analysis with multimodal AI, this work demonstrates a step toward bridging disciplinary gaps in observing human–environment feedback near potential tipping points. We argue that such integrated methodologies, as they mature, can provide essential components for the next generation of earth‑system models, enabling more comprehensive assessments of threshold risks and more robust environmental policy design.
We are looking forward to an exciting talk. Faculty, students, and guests are welcome.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
TUM School of Management, Arcisstraße 21, München, Germany
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