IPCC Agrees on Scientific Reports for the Seventh Assessment Cycle

Istanbul, January 20

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has reached an agreement on the set of scientific reports for its Seventh Assessment Cycle. The decision was made at the 56th Session of the IPCC, held in Istanbul, Turkey, from January 16-20, 2023.

IPCC's Role in Assessing Climate Change

The IPCC is a United Nations body that assesses the science related to human-caused climate change. It does not conduct research itself, but rather reviews and assesses the findings of scientific studies. The IPCC's reports provide policymakers with the scientific basis for developing climate policies.

The Seventh Assessment Cycle

The Seventh Assessment Cycle will cover the latest scientific findings on climate change, its impacts, and potential response options. The cycle will include three Working Group contributions and a Synthesis Report:

Working Group I: Physical Science Basis

Working Group II: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability

Working Group III: Mitigation of Climate Change

Synthesis Report: Integrates the findings of the Working Group reports

Timeline for the Seventh Assessment Cycle

The Seventh Assessment Cycle is expected to be completed in 2025. The Working Group contributions will be released in 2023 and 2024, and the Synthesis Report will be released in 2025.

Conclusion

The IPCC's Seventh Assessment Cycle will provide policymakers with the most up-to-date scientific information on climate change and its implications. This information is critical for developing effective and equitable policies to address the challenges posed by climate change.