5th IPCC Synthesis Report - Approved Summary for Policymakers

Publication date: November 2014

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) adopted and presented, on 2 November 2014, a Synthesis of the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) marking a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change, as consensus is reached on the latest authoritative science behind climate change impacts and risks and opportunities for response.

The report offers conclusive scientific evidence that human activities continue to cause unprecedented changes in the Earth's climate with the conclusion that we need to elevate the level of political commitment and action, if we are to avoid the impacts of climate change.

The whole report can be found here.