IPCC Warns Funding Crisis Could Jeopardize Climate Reports Beyond 2028
Key Takeaways
- Funding gap threatens IPCC reports; government funding fell in 2024–25; could run out by 2028.
- Sixth Assessment Report synthesis released March 2023 after approval session.
- Synthesis is a comprehensive, collaborative document summarizing over 10,000 pages.
Funding Crisis Threatens Reports
The IPCC is facing a funding crisis that could jeopardize AR7.
“Editing:Helen Popper A lack of money is hampering the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a substantial funding boost is needed to ensure its scientists can complete their next set of flagship reports, the chair of the UN body has warned”
Funding from governments fell in 2024 and 2025.
The IPCC is considering cost-saving measures including virtual meetings and reduced travel.
South Korea and Sweden increased funding; the EU cautioned about future contributions.
Lessons from AR6 Process
The IPCC adopted its Sixth Assessment Report synthesis in March 2023.
The synthesis marked the end of the cycle started after the Paris Agreement.
The five AR7 reports are threatened by funding and schedule disagreements.
Stark Warnings on Climate Risks
The planet's surface temperature has risen by 1.1°C relative to pre-industrial levels.
“"Six ans de travaux et plus de 10 000 pages résumées en quelques petites dizaines”
Warming will reach 1.5°C by the early 2030s regardless of emission scenarios.
The report highlighted growing risks to biodiversity, food security, water availability, human health, and cultural heritage.
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