The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has kicked off its seventh round of assessment reports. Jim Skea, the chairperson, announced this at the recent World Sustainable Development Summit hosted by The Energy Resources Institute.
During the previous cycle from October 2015 to July 2023, the IPCC released a wealth of information including the Sixth Assessment Report and several special reports. These materials provide essential insights that countries rely on during climate negotiations and help guide businesses and governments in moving toward cleaner energy sources.
As Mr. Skea outlined the progress in the new assessment cycle, he shared that an outline for a special report focusing on climate change and cities has been finalized, with lead authors set to meet in Osaka, Japan, shortly. There’s also an outline for a report on Short Lived Climate Forcers—substances that impact warming—expected to be completed by late 2027.
This new cycle will retain the structure of the last one, with three working groups concentrating on various aspects: the physical science of climate change, its impacts and vulnerabilities, and strategies for mitigation. A comprehensive Synthesis Report will wrap up this cycle by 2029, providing a holistic view of the findings.
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