Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) | Golden Age

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing climate change, established in 1988 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With 195 member countries, the IPCC provides critical scientific information to policymakers, aiming to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The panel's reports, such as the Fifth Assessment Report (2014) and the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C (2018), have significantly influenced global climate policy, including the Paris Agreement. The IPCC's work is guided by three working groups: Working Group I (physical science), Working Group II (impacts and adaptation), and Working Group III (mitigation). Despite its influence, the IPCC has faced criticism and controversy, including allegations of bias and politicization. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the IPCC's role in shaping the global response will only continue to grow, with the panel's next assessment report expected to be released in 2023, featuring contributions from over 750 authors and 130 countries.