The IPCC must produce its main report in time for the next UN global assessment

The Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) can and must be ready in time for the Second Global Inventory (GST). The IPCC report plays a key role in assessing the science of climate change and informing government decisions, particularly in the context of multilateral negotiations.

GST is a key element of the Paris Agreement to assess the world's progress towards long-term climate goals. It must be conducted "in the light of fairness and the best available science", emphasizing the importance of IPCC assessments as the primary input for GST. (Youba Sokona, more at climatechangenews.com)