In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Fourth Assessment Report. The conclusion: Warming of the climate system is unequivocal. read more
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Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC
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Warsaw climate conference: agreement reached in added time
The official sessions had long come to a close, but the negotiators were still gathered together. Even though the process was time-consuming and tough, the path to a new climate protection treaty has taken on real shape. read more
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More climate protection necessary to contain warming to 2 degrees
Global warming is to be contained to a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius. This was the goal agreed by the 194 Member States of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2010. However, the global climate protection measures agreed to date will not achieve this goal. read more
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IPCC: Climate change is advancing
UBA President Flasbarth points out the great need for action after the presentation of the IPCC report: "In comparison to the 2007 report, the findings of the latest IPCC report are even more specific and well-founded." read more
