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The role of the IPCC in assessing actionable evidence for climate policymaking

Environmental Studies and Forestry

The role of the IPCC in assessing actionable evidence for climate policymaking

H. Pollitt, J. Mercure, et al.

This research delves into the shortcomings of the IPCC's Working Group III reports in guiding effective climate policy. Authors Hector Pollitt, Jean-François Mercure, Terry Barker, Pablo Salas, and Serban Scrieciu assert that while the reports claim to be policy-relevant, their carbon pricing focus may inadvertently dictate specific policy routes. The paper suggests enhancing realism and relevance by broadening the policy alternatives presented.

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Abstract
This paper explores the limitations of the IPCC's Working Group III (WGIII) reports in providing actionable insights for climate policy design. Despite its stated principle of being 'policy-relevant but not policy-prescriptive', the authors argue that WGIII's focus on carbon pricing implicitly prescribes a specific policy approach. Using the E3ME-FTT framework as an example, the paper proposes a pathway for the IPCC to incorporate a wider range of realistic and granular policies, improving its relevance to policymakers.
Publisher
npj Climate Action
Published On
Jan 15, 2024
Authors
Hector Pollitt, Jean-François Mercure, Terry Barker, Pablo Salas, Serban Scrieciu
Tags
IPCC
climate policy
carbon pricing
E3ME-FTT framework
WGIII
policy relevance
actionable insights
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