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IPCC battle over climate science report

Oct 14, 2026 ยท 9m

Topics discussed

Promo for West of Centre podcast Introduction to IPCC meeting in Ethiopia Interview start: Mood at the conference Explaining the IPCC review and approval process The importance of the timeline for COP33 Global Stock Take and 2028 deadline Arguments for delaying the publication Canada's position and the High Ambition Coalition Goals of the High Ambition Coalition Why this assessment cycle is different Increased pressure and tension among nations The challenge of consensus-based decision making Canada's role in protecting scientific integrity The IPCC as the authoritative voice on climate Shifting priorities in Canada and economic focus Canada's domestic climate science capacity The global role of the IPCC for data-poor nations Stakes if consensus fails before COP33 Procedural challenges and upcoming COP31 Ensuring free communication of science Closing remarks and credits
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