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.