The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation. This IPCC Special Report is a comprehensive assessment of our understanding of global warming of 1.5°C, future climate change, potential impacts and associated risks, emission pathways, and system transitions consistent with 1.5°C global warming, and strengthening the global response to climate change in the context of sustainable development and efforts to eradicate poverty. It serves policymakers, decision-makers, stakeholders and all interested parties with unbiased, up-to-date, policy-relevant information.
Summary for Policymakers
Technical Summary
1. Framing and Context
2. Mitigation Pathways Compatible with 1.5°C in the Context of Sustainable Development
3. Impacts of 1.5ºC Global Warming on Natural and Human Systems
4. Strengthening and Implementing the Global Response
5. Sustainable Development, Poverty Eradication and Reducing Inequalities
Annex I: Glossary
Annex II: Acronyms
Annex III: Contributors to the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C
Annex IV: Expert Reviewers of the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C
Index