Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides comprehensive scientific assessments about climate change, its implications, and potential future risks, as well as putting forward adaptation and mitigation options. The IPCC is newsworthy due to the United States' recent withdrawal from several international organizations and treaties, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which underpins global climate action. This withdrawal, initiated by President Trump, impacts international cooperation on climate change, a field in which the IPCC's work is central. The US decision occurs amidst rising temperatures, sea levels, and greenhouse gas emissions, heightening the relevance of the IPCC's assessments on climate change risks and the urgency of addressing the issue globally.