'''Climate Knowledge Graph is an R&D project with the goal of making climate change knowledge held in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report more accessible using open science methods and FAIR data principles.''' At the core of the project is the creation of a knowledge graph which will support search and publishing, data analysis, and AI LLM use. The aim of the project is to service expert and citizen science communities, support multilingualism, and enable global access.
'''Climate Knowledge Graph is an R&D project with the goal of making climate change knowledge held in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report more accessible using open science methods and FAIR data principles.''' At the core of the project is the creation of a knowledge graph which will support search and publishing, data analysis, and AI LLM use. The aim of the project is to service expert and citizen science communities, support multilingualism, and enable global access.
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'''The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) regularly evaluates the scientific foundations of climate change, examining its consequences, future risks, and the strategies available for both adaptation and mitigation.''' Established in 1988, the IPCC's core mission is to equip governments at every level with reliable scientific knowledge to inform their climate policies. Its reports also play a vital role in shaping international climate negotiations.
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== About the IPCC reports ==
'''The IPCC regularly produces in-depth Assessment Reports covering the current state of scientific, technical, and socio-economic understanding of climate change — including its effects, projected risks, and measures to slow its progression.''' Beyond the comprehensive Working group Reports, the IPCC publishes Special Reports on focused topics, along with Methodology Reports that offer practical guidance for compiling greenhouse gas inventories. The Synthesis Report then brings together findings from the Working group Reports and any Special Reports produced within a given assessment cycle.
=== IPCC assessment cycles ===
Comprehensive scientific assessment reports are published every 5 to 7 years. The IPCC is currently in its seventh assessment cycle.
==== Cycle rhythm ====
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==== Assessment cycle 6 (concluded in 2023) ====
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== Report glossary ==
=== IPCC report types ===
; Working group report
: A comprehensive assessment of climate change produced by one of the IPCC's three working groups, each covering a distinct area: Working Group I addresses the physical science basis of climate change, Working Group II focuses on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability, and Working Group III examines mitigation strategies and options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
; Special report
: A focused publication that provides an in-depth assessment of a specific climate-related topic, as agreed upon by the IPCC's member governments.
; Methodology report
: A technical publication that provides standardized guidelines and best practices to help countries accurately measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions and removals.
; Synthesis report
: A high-level document that consolidates and integrates findings from the Working Group Reports and any Special Reports produced within a given assessment cycle. It distills complex scientific information into a concise, accessible format aimed primarily at policymakers.
=== IPCC report parts ===
; SPM (Summary for Policy Makers)
: A concise, accessible document that distills the key findings of the full report into a format designed specifically for government officials and decision-makers.
; TS (Technical Summary)
: A more detailed overview than the SPM, the Technical Summary bridges the gap between the concise policymaker-facing summary and the full technical content of the report.
; Chapters
: The core of any IPCC report, chapters contain the full, detailed assessment of the scientific, technical, and socio-economic literature on climate change. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic or theme and is authored by a team of expert scientists and researchers who review and synthesize thousands of peer-reviewed publications to present a comprehensive picture of current knowledge.
; Annexes
: Supplementary sections found at the end of a report that provide additional information supporting the main chapters. These may include glossaries of key terms, lists of acronyms, etc.. Annexes offer important context and reference material without interrupting the flow of the main report.
Climate Knowledge Graph is an R&D project with the goal of making climate change knowledge held in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report more accessible using open science methods and FAIR data principles. At the core of the project is the creation of a knowledge graph which will support search and publishing, data analysis, and AI LLM use. The aim of the project is to service expert and citizen science communities, support multilingualism, and enable global access.
