IPCC Key Findings: The Science is Clear
Major conclusions from six assessment cycles spanning three decades of climate research
Your Progress
Section 3 of 5The IPCC's Most Important Messages
After six comprehensive assessment cycles, the IPCC has produced thousands of pages of scientific assessment. However, the key messages remain remarkably consistent and increasingly urgent.
The AR6 Synthesis Report (2023) represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of climate science ever produced, integrating findings from all three Working Groups with unprecedented clarity.
Code Red for Humanity
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the AR6 report "a code red for humanity" due to its stark findings about climate impacts and the urgent need for action.
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Key Insights from AR6
Code Red for Humanity: The IPCC's starkest warning yet about climate impacts
1.5°C Limit: Likely to be exceeded between 2030-2052 in all scenarios
Carbon Budget: Only 380 GtCO₂ remaining for 50% chance of 1.5°C
Adaptation Gap: Current plans insufficient for projected impacts
Equity Imperative: Climate action must address social justice
Hope & Action: Solutions exist but require immediate implementation