Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a United Nations body established in 1988 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Its primary role is to assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information related to climate change, providing policymakers with regular evaluations of the causes, impacts, and potential response strategies.

Key aspects of the IPCC include:

• Comprehensive Assessments: The IPCC produces extensive reports that synthesize current knowledge on climate change, its environmental and socio-economic impacts, and possible adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Working Groups: The IPCC is organized into three Working Groups focusing on different aspects of climate change: Working Group I addresses the physical science basis; Working Group II examines impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability; and Working Group III focuses on mitigation of climate change.
• Global Collaboration: The IPCC engages thousands of scientists and experts worldwide who contribute to its reports, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive representation of scientific perspectives.

Through its assessments, the IPCC plays a crucial role in informing international climate policy and negotiations, underpinning agreements such as the Paris Agreement aimed at limiting global warming.

Source(s):

• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (n.d.). About the IPCC.
• Encyclopedia Britannica. (n.d.). Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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