IPCC climate science assessment risks excluding Global South research

The UN climate science body's accelerated timeline for its next major assessment could sideline researchers and findings from developing nations, raising concerns about equity and representativeness in global climate reports.

First covered Oct 16, 2026 · 12:41 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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26d Climate Home News Who shapes climate science? The equity question facing the IPCC — Early completion of the next global climate science assessment reports risks excluding research from the Global South, which is key to ensuring the findings…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-16 (#14)

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