IPCCEinschätzungsberichte

IPCCEinschätzung is a German term that translates to "IPCC assessment" or "IPCC evaluation." It refers to the process undertaken by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to assess the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to understanding climate change. The IPCC, a United Nations body, does not conduct its own research but rather synthesizes and evaluates existing, peer-reviewed scientific literature.

These assessments are produced through a rigorous, multi-year process involving thousands of scientists from around the world. They are structured into assessment reports, with the most recent being the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). Each assessment report is divided into working groups, typically focusing on the physical science basis of climate change, impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability, and mitigation of climate change. A synthesis report then integrates the findings of all working groups.

The purpose of these assessments is to provide policymakers with a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of climate change, its current and future impacts, and potential response options. The findings of IPCC assessments are crucial for informing international climate negotiations, national policy development, and public discourse on climate action. The credibility of the IPCC's work stems from its transparent methodology, extensive review process, and the consensus-building approach among participating scientists.