IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to provide policymakers with regular, rigorous, and policy-relevant assessments of the science related to climate change. Drawing on the contributions of thousands of scientists worldwide, the IPCC synthesizes current knowledge on climate change, its impacts, future risks, and potential adaptation and mitigation strategies. Its comprehensive assessment reports, special reports, and methodology guidelines serve as the authoritative scientific foundation for international climate negotiations, including those under the UNFCCC framework (IPCC, 2023).