IPCC deadlock: members fail to agree timeline for next climate science review

The IPCC, the world's top climate science body, has failed for nearly three years to agree on a timeline for its next assessment report, delaying the synthesis of the latest climate science. The deadlock reflects deep political divisions among member states over the pace and framing of climate assessments. This hampers the provision of authoritative scientific guidance to policymakers, potentially slowing global climate action.