IPCC Working Group II Report Approved

The most recent report from the IPCC's Working Group II, which examines climate change impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, is now available. This follows the line-by-line approval of Working Group II and the Panel's member countries in Yokohama, Japan, on March 29^th. The report draws upon the expertise of 243 lead authors, 66 review editors and 436 contributing authors from around the world in order to provide a summary of our current best understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well the vulnerability of human systems and ecosystems, and prospects for adaptation.

Read the Summary for Policymakers.