IPCC report timing sparks political battle ahead of 2028 climate summit

The IPCC's seventh assessment report, due before the 2028 climate summit, is mired in a political dispute over its release timing, with countries clashing at the ongoing meeting in Ethiopia. The report, synthesizing global climate science, underpins international policy, and the conflict threatens its timely delivery. This marks an unprecedented level of struggle over the report's schedule, potentially delaying critical guidance for climate negotiations.