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The Working Group I report was subject to final approval at the 10th Working Group I Session held in Paris from January 29 to February 1, 2007. The approved Summary for Policymakers (text, tables and figures) was released at a press conference in Paris on February 2, 2007.
Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis is the most comprehensive and up-to-date scientific assessment of past, present and future climate change. This report has been produced by some 600 authors from 40 countries, over 620 experts and a large number of government reviewers. Providing insights into the effects of human activity on the atmosphere, and containing an evaluation of observed climatic changes using the latest measurement techniques, the report also includes a detailed review of climate change observations and modeling for every continent as well as the first probabilistic evaluation of climate model simulations.
Foreword; Preface; Summary for Policymakers; Technical Summary; 1. Historical Overview of Climate Changes Science; 2. Changes in Atmospheric Constituents and Radiative Forcing; 3. Observations: Atmosphic Surface and Climate Change; 4. Observations: Changes in Snow, Ice and Frozen Ground; 5. Observations: Ocean Climate Change and Sea Level; 6. Palaeoclimate; 7. Coupling Between Changes in the Climate System and Biogeochemistry; 8. Climate Models and their Evaluation; 9. Understanding and Attributing Climate Change; 10. Global Climate Projections; 11. Regional Climate Projections; Annex I: Glossary; Annex II: Contributors to the IPCC WGI Fourth Assessment Report; Annex III: Reviewers of the IPCC WGI Fourth Assessment Report; Annex IV: Acronyms; Index.
From reviews of the Third Assessment Report - Climate Change 2001: 'The detail is truly amazing ... invaluable works of reference ... no reference or science library should be without a set [of the IPCC volumes] ... unreservedly recommended to all readers.' Journal of Meteorology 'This well-edited set of three volumes will surely be the standard reference for nearly all arguments related with global warming and climate change in the next years. It should not be missing in the libraries of atmospheric and climate research institutes and those administrative and political institutions which have to deal with global change and sustainable development.' Meteorologische Zeitschrift '... likely to remain a vital reference work until further research renders the details outdated by the time of the next survey ... another significant step forward in the understanding of the likely impacts of climate change on a global scale.' International Journal of Climatology 'The IPCC has conducted what is arguably the largest, most comprehensive and transparent study ever undertaken by mankind ... The result is a work of substance and authority, which only the foolish would deride.' Wind Engineering '... the weight of evidence presented, the authority that IPCC commands and the breadth of view can hardly fail to impress and earn respect. Each of the volumes is essentially a remarkable work of reference, containing a plethora of information and copious bibliographies. There can be few natural scientists who will not want to have at least one of these volumes to hand on their bookshelves, at least until further research renders the details outdated by the time of the next survey.' The Holocene 'The subject is explored in great depth and should prove valuable to policy makers, researchers, analysts, and students.' American Meteorological Society From reviews of the Second Assessment Report - Climate Change 1995: ' ... essential reading for anyone interested in global environmental change, either past, present or future. ... These volumes have a deservedly high reputation' Geological Magazine '... a tremendous achievement of coordinating the contributons of well over a thousand individuals to produce an authoritative, state-of-the-art review which will be of great value to decision-makers and the scientific community at large ... an indispensable reference.' International Journal of Climatology '... a wealth of clear, well-organized information that is all in one place ... there is much to applaud.' Environment International
