Report Schedule Crisis at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
IPCC members failed to agree on the publication schedule for new climate science reports, causing uncertainty ahead of the UN summit.
Members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have failed to reach a consensus in their discussions on the publication schedule for upcoming climate science reviews. This situation creates the risk that countries will be deprived of consensus reports ahead of the UN climate talks in November 2028.
Disagreement Over the Schedule
After about three days of discussions, members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change failed to reach an agreement on the publication schedule for the next climate science review.
Meeting and Divergences
The dispute reflects deep divisions between wealthy industrialized nations, emerging economies, and poor countries regarding the pace of climate action, inclusivity, and resource representation. Representatives of the panel's 195 member states are meeting at a plenary session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to resolve the issue.
Country Perspectives
Countries such as India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China are demanding more time so that scientists from nations with fewer resources can contribute meaningfully without rushing the process.
Summit and Financing Goals
A coalition of more than 30 countries, including European and Latin American states, wants the reports to be ready by the 2028 summit to guide decisions on climate finance and emission targets.