IPCC factsheet : timeline – highlights of IPCC history

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the significant milestones in the history of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Established in 1988, the IPCC has played a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of climate change and its impacts. The timeline highlights key events, such as the release of major assessment reports, significant scientific breakthroughs, and landmark international agreements influenced by IPCC findings. It also covers the evolution of the organization's structure, its contributions to global climate policy, and the recognition it has received for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. This document serves as a concise reference for understanding the IPCC's role in shaping climate discourse and policy over the decades.