Deadlock at UN Climate Talks: Nations Fail to Agree on Report Timing

A recent meeting in Hangzhou, China, concluded without resolving the timing for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) next comprehensive assessment. The core issue was whether to release the three-part report before the 2028 United Nations “stocktake” of global climate efforts. Developed nations and those vulnerable to climate impacts advocated for an accelerated schedule to inform policy with up-to-date science. However, opposition came from major polluters like India and China. The United States’ absence from the talks further complicated proceedings. The impasse allows IPCC work to continue but without a set deadline, prompting concerns among environmental groups about potential delays in climate action.