Dean, School of Energy and Environment,
City University of Hong Kong
About Professor Horton
Professor Horton is a globally recognised expert on sea-level science and climate change. His work focuses on understanding the drivers of rising seas and their impact on vulnerable coastlines. He has contributed to major international climate assessments, including reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
What You’ll Learn
Professor Horton’s video series offers clear, evidence-based insights into the science of sea-level rise and the broader climate system. He helps connect cutting-edge research to real-world decisions affecting people and places today.
Professor Horton outlines how climate change is already affecting our lives and our planet. He introduces the science behind global warming and explains why this moment in time demands urgent attention.
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Professor Horton shares what it means to work on the front lines of climate science. He reflects on the responsibility, urgency and emotional weight that comes with knowing what the future could hold, and what motivates him to continue his work every single day.
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Professor Horton explains what climate tipping points are and the dangers of pushing the Earth’s systems beyond recovery. From coral reefs to ocean circulation, he outlines what is truly at stake if the current patterns continue.
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Professor Horton reveals why Singapore is one of the world’s most climate-exposed nations. From life-threatening heat to the risk of sinking coastlines, he explains what’s at stake for the city-state and why the future depends on the choices we make now.
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Professor Horton answers one of the most pressing questions of our time. He explains how existing technologies and ecosystem protection can help reverse course on climate change, and why the biggest challenge may be changing how we think and act.
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Professor Horton offers a powerful and honest look at where the climate stands today. Record-breaking heat and rising seas paint a deeply alarming picture, and he explains why we must act now before it’s too late.
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