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IPCC

@IPCC_CH

Official account of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the @UN body for assessing the science related to climate change.

Geneva, Switzerland

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Born November 9

Joined September 2010

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Has #climatechange increased the frequency of hot extremes (incl. heatwaves)? The #IPCC 2021 #ClimateReport says, "some recent hot extremes observed over the past decade would have been unlikely to occur without human influence on the climate system". ➡️ bit.ly/WGIRpt
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Jun 22
#IPCC's 2022 #ClimateReport shows heatwaves in Europe will become more frequent, more intense & will last longer. By 2050, about half of the European population may be exposed to high or very high risk of heat stress during summer. ➡️ bit.ly/IICpt13
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Jun 26
In a keynote address @ #LCAW2026 ODI/FAO event “Just Transition in Agrifood Systems” #IPCC Chair Jim Skea drew on the relevant findings of the IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change & Land & his experiences at the Scottish Just Transition Commission ➡️bit.ly/4uW6vW8
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Jun 26
IPCC Chair Jim Skea is delivering a keynote address this morning at #LCAW2026 joint ODI-FAO event “Just Transition in Agrifood Systems: Decent Livelihoods, Women’s Empowerment and Climate Resilience" ➡️
Just transition in agrifood systems: advancing decent livelihoods, women's empowerment and climate...
From odi.org
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Jun 25
Packed morning for the #IPCC Chair Jim Skea @ the London Stock Exchange today – starting with a live interview on #LCAW2026 Finance Live: ow.ly/NAui50ZgRRK, followed by a keynote address to the World Climate Investment Summit ow.ly/XYxX50ZgRRL
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Jun 25
IPCC Vice-Chair Diana Ürge-Vorsatz & #IPCC Bureau members contributed to the Innovate 4 Cities conference ow.ly/NV9n50ZgQxL in Nairobi this week & engaged African researchers & practitioners in the ongoing review of the IPCC’s Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.
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Jun 24
#IPCC Chair Jim Skea will speak tomorrow at the #LCAW2026 Finance Live: londonclimateactionweek.org/event/lcaw-fin… after 7:30 am BST. He will also deliver the keynote address at the World Climate Investment Summit at the London Stock Exchange around 9:30 BST: worldclimatefoundation.org/london
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Jun 24
📣 Last days to register as an expert or government representative to review the second draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. The review runs from 8 May to 3 July 2026. 👉 Register till 26 June 2026: tinyurl.com/srcities 👉 bit.ly/PRSRSOD
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Jun 24
Can green roofs keep us cool? Compared to conventional roofs, green roofs can reduce surface temperatures by up to 4°C in winter and 12°C in summer. Find out more from IPCC's #ClimateReport: Climate Change 2022 Mitigation of climate change → Chapter 8 bit.ly/3SmWofu
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Jun 23
Speaking at today’s #LCAW2026 UNEP Finance Initiative Roundtable “From Risk to Resilience: Financing the Future”, #IPCC Chair Jim Skea flagged three areas for consideration in adaptation finance - insurance, early warning systems & resilience of supply chains.
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Jun 23
How can nature help cities keep cool during heatwaves? Creating more space for #nature in cities such as parks & ponds, greening streets & buildings’ rooftops & facades can help keep cities cool. Learn more in the in the #IPCC #ClimateReport ➡️ bit.ly/WGIIFAQ5
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Jun 23
📣 If you are an expert or government representative with expertise on climate change and/or urban issues, we would like to hear from you. Experts can register until midnight CET 26 June: bit.ly/PRSRSOD
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Jun 18
IPCC invites government representatives and experts to review the second draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities The review runs from 8 May to 3 July 2026. 👉 Register till 26 June 2026: tinyurl.com/srcities 👉 bit.ly/PRSRSOD
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Jun 22
IPCC Chair Jim Skea spoke today to investors at the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change #IIGCC Summit about the global net-zero transition, the importance of strong, comprehensive and long-term investment signals from governments & #IPCC’s current assessment cycle.
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