Identification of IPCC's Strong and Weak Points Within the Framework of IPCC Assessment Reports

Year 2025, Volume: 11 Issue: 4, 318 - 333, 31.12.2025

Sertaç Atabey , Zeynep Aykaç , Zeynel Fuat Toprak

https://doi.org/10.28979/jarnas.1708799

Abstract

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a vital role in collecting and disseminating scientific knowledge on global climate change through its comprehensive assessment reports. As the largest international body operating with global participation, the IPCC aims to guide nations in taking responsibility for mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. The credibility and effectiveness of its reports are crucial not only for policymakers and experts but also for the wider public, who must understand and act upon the findings. However, the presence of uncertainties, particularly in climate models and projections, has led to increased scrutiny of the IPCC's work. This study provides a critical analysis of the IPCC Assessment Reports, aiming to identify the organization's key strengths and weaknesses. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on improving transparency, accuracy, and the practical utility of global climate assessments.

Keywords

IPCC strengths and weaknesses , climate change , assessment reports , global climate policy

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