Some countries push to delay next UN climate report
The timing has become a point of contention.
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What happened
The timing of the next major UN climate assessment has become a point of dispute among countries. The IPCC is reportedly under pressure to delay publication of the key global climate report, known as AR7, which was scheduled for 2028 in time for the Cop33 summit.
Why it matters
The report's timing is contested, with some petro-states and major developing countries seeking to postpone it. Delay would push back the assessment that was scheduled ahead of the Cop33 summit.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 6:17 AM ET: India and China were reported to want more time for the next UN climate report, while others demanded urgency.
- Oct 13, 1:00 AM ET: The IPCC was reported to be under pressure to delay the AR7 report, which was scheduled for 2028 in time for the Cop33 summit.
Coverage
- IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report (The Guardian)
- India and China want more time for next UN climate report. Others demand urgency (indiatoday.in)
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