Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

The main objectives included: Approving and adopting outlines for the three major working group reports and an additional methodology report on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The key question remains whether timing will allow these reports to inform the next UNFCCC Global Stocktake (GST), expected to take place in 2028.

Climate Change 161

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Technology Technology 161

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

The main objectives included: Approving and adopting outlines for the three major working group reports and an additional methodology report on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The key question remains whether timing will allow these reports to inform the next UNFCCC Global Stocktake (GST), expected to take place in 2028.

Climate Change 147

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Technology Technology 147

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ultimately, a 2028 timeline for the foundational reports was viewed by some delegates as unachievable or undesirable. The IPCC also decided to organize an expert meeting on carbon dioxide removal technologies. These reports will be instrumental for guiding policy decisions on specific, yet critical, areas of climate change.

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2028 Paris Agreement Climate Change 2027 241

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2024

Short-lived climate forcers are pollutants, including aerosols and particulate matter, that remain in the atmosphere for a shorter period than carbon dioxide but have a potent impact on global warming and air quality. We will also tackle the outline that will guide the Methodology Report on Short-Lived Climate Forcers.

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