Overview

• The United States did not send a delegation to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Hangzhou, China, sparking concerns about its continued commitment to global climate efforts.
• The meeting aims to finalize the timeline for the IPCC's next assessment report, which is critical for the 2028 UN stocktake on climate progress.
• Key U.S. scientists, including NASA's chief scientist, were reportedly issued a stop-work order by the Trump administration, further complicating the IPCC's work.
• UN officials emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, warning that the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target is still achievable but nearing its limit.
• Major emitters such as China, India, Russia, and Saudi Arabia oppose an accelerated timeline for the report, citing concerns over feasibility.