Pledges by nations to U.N. fall far short of world's 1.5° C. climate target
A new analysis indicates nations must cut carbon emissions by a massive 43% globally by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the U.N. body for assessing the science related to climate change. Established in 1988 by WMO and UNEP, the Nobel Prize-winning panel provides policymakers with regular, comprehensive scientific assessments on the causes, impacts, and future risks of climate change, informing international climate negotiations.
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Nations establish advisory bodies to serve as global watchdog for AI
The twin moves reflect an attempt to navigate intense competition between the U.S., China, and the E.U.
Extreme temps grip Europe as heat islands increase risks for millions
Urgent early warning systems and urban heat protections are needed with extreme heat events becoming more frequent.
New global science panel set for chemicals, waste, and pollution
UNEP says it began work in 2022 to create a panel that could fill a major gap in the global environmental architecture.
Scattered climate follow-through as more scientists offer grim updates
Record heat and rightward political shifts toward nationalist self-interest undermine efforts to cut fossil fuel dependence.
Climate change now 'a global emergency beyond any doubt'
An international team of scientists finds a growing number of the planet’s key climate indicators have reached record levels.
U.N. climate chief says next 2 years will be 'essential' to saving the planet
This year and next mark the countdown to a 2025 deadline for governments to strengthen their carbon-cutting plans.
Drought data shows 'unprecedented emergency' for 1.84 billion people
Almost a quarter of the world faces human-induced drought, and 85% of those live in low- or middle-income countries.
Hotter than ever, world holds U.N. climate talks under cloud of doubt
'Minutes to midnight': World hits 1.4° of warming as Dubai summit opens with new report disputing a leader's credibility.
U.N. sees no reduction of primary gases that cause global warming
Heat-trapping greenhouse gases keep collecting in the atmosphere at a record rate, the U.N. weather agency found.
Newly elected IPCC chair cautions against climate doom and gloom
Scottish energy expert Jim Skea said it's important not to despair over the 'existential threat' from rising temperatures.
Diplomats examine AI risks to peace and potential for global oversight
British diplomats are leading a push at the U.N. that could be a starting point for a multilateral approach to regulating AI.
AI robots say they won't rebel but can run world better than humans
Nine social robots offered mixed responses to reporters' questions about how strictly they should be regulated.
New IPCC report urges 'hope' and climate justice for most vulnerable
Almost half the world’s population lives in regions highly vulnerable to climate change, where deaths were 15 times higher in the past decade.
U.N. panel prepares last report of series to shape climate policy
The head of the U.N. panel of climate experts called for quick action because 'inaction and delays are not listed as options.'
Researchers seek greater Indigenous peoples' voice in climate policy
Indigenous communities have long coped with climate uncertainties. Researchers suggest tapping that knowledge.