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Q&A: Why a pivotal IPCC meeting in Ethiopia ended in ‘profound disappointment’

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Briefings

The IPCC's 65th session in Addis Ababa failed to agree on a timeline for publishing its seventh assessment report (AR7) by the end of 2028, marking the sixth consecutive failure to meet this deadline. Chair Prof Jim Skea suspended the talks, citing a 'profound disappointment' and a 'serious funding crisis' due to disagreements over the budget and report schedules. While some nations want all three working group reports published before the 2028 stocktake, others argue for delayed publication to allow more time for developing countries. The meeting ended with seven timeline options before being reduced to four, leaving the IPCC to reconvene at the earliest opportunity without a decision.

Key points

• The IPCC's 65th session in Addis Ababa failed to agree on a timeline for publishing its seventh assessment report (AR7) by the end of 2028, marking the sixth consecutive failure to meet this deadline.
• A coalition of developed nations and small-island developing states wants all three working group reports published before the 2028 stocktake, while India, Kenya, Russia, and Saudi Arabia argue for delayed publication to allow more time for developing countries.

Context

The IPCC's 65th session in Addis Ababa was the final opportunity for countries to agree on a schedule for the seventh assessment report (AR7) to be published by the end of 2028 for the UN's second global stocktake. The meeting failed to reach consensus on the timeline, leaving the IPCC in a serious funding crisis and suspended talks. The failure undermines global climate action as delays could hinder the preparation of climate science needed for future decisions.

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Evidence is limited to the provided article excerpt, which covers the timeline debates, key actors, and specific options. Uncertainty remains regarding the final decision on the timeline, the exact budget details, and the specific dates for the reconvened meeting. The article does not provide causal claims or opinions beyond reporting from the Earth Negotiations Bulletin.

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