IPCCSachstandsberichte

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sachstandsberichte (German for "Assessment Reports") are a series of comprehensive reports prepared by the IPCC, an organization established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The reports are produced through a rigorous scientific review process, involving hundreds of leading climate experts from around the world.

The Sachstandsberichte are designed to provide an authoritative assessment of the current state of knowledge on climate change, its impacts, and the potential consequences of different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. The reports are typically published every 6-7 years and cover various topics, including the physical science basis of climate change, climate change mitigation, and adaptation.

Each Sachstandsberichte is divided into several working groups, which analyze specific aspects of climate change. The working groups prepare separate chapters, which are then subject to review and approve by the full panel of IPCC authors. The reports are also reviewed by governments and other stakeholders, providing a transparent and inclusive process.

The most recent Sachstandsberichte was published in 2021, when the IPCC released its Working Group 1, 2, and 3 reports, titled "Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis", "Climate Change 2021: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation", and "Climate Change 2021: Mitigation of Climate Change". The reports concluded that it is still possible to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, but immediate and sustained action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

The IPCC Sachstandsberichte play a critical role in informing global climate policies and decision-making at the national and international levels.