What are IPCC Reports?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. IPCC reports are comprehensive assessments written and reviewed by thousands of scientists worldwide.

Key Points:

• They synthesize the most up-to-date scientific understanding of climate change, its impacts, future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
• They provide policymakers with rigorous, objective information but do not prescribe specific policies.
• Major reports (Assessment Reports) are released every 6-7 years, with special reports on specific topics in between.
• They represent the global scientific consensus on climate change.

IPCC reports are crucial resources for understanding the scale of the climate crisis and the basis for international climate negotiations and action.