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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Addis Ababa ended without reaching an agreement on a timeline for publishing its next review of climate science, which was seen as crucial before the 2028 UN climate talks. The disagreement over the report's timeline reflects differing views among wealthier nations and emerging economies about the urgency of addressing climate change and the responsibilities of various countries in doing so.

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The recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, concluded without an agreement on a timeline for publishing its next review of climate science. This meeting was seen as the last opportunity to set publication dates before UN climate talks scheduled for November 2028, when governments are expected to evaluate progress towards goals established in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The three-year-long deadlock over these timelines could leave countries uncertain about critical issues such as whether certain aspects of global warming can be reversed, potentially hindering international cooperation on climate action. The disagreement highlights significant rifts among wealthy industrialized nations, emerging economies, and poorer countries regarding responsibilities and strategies for addressing rising temperatures.

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The possibility that the IPCC’s reports might not be ready in time for the 2028 climate talks has alarmed a coalition of 30 countries, including European, Latin American and small-island states pushing for immediate action.

left Highlights concern over delayed action on climate change
However, countries including India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Russia and China are pressing for more time to prepare the IPCC’s next reports to ensure scientists from less-resourced countries can make meaningful contributions.

right Supports delaying action to accommodate less-resourced nations

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