This document
Is the first of a series of business facing documents that will provide:
Accurate Timely, Reliable and Relevant information
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): Implications for Business
The Fifth Assessment Report from the IPCC is the most up-to-date comprehensive and relevant analysis on climate change
AN OPPORTUNITY TO ALIGN BUSINESS STRATEGY WITH CLIMATE SCIENCE
The Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)
WGI The Physical Science Basis – Sept 2013
WG II Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability – March 2014
WG III Mitigation of Climate Change – April 2014
A Synthesis Report - Nov 2014
Thousands of new studies will strengthen and support existing evidence on a changing climate
Expansion of understanding to…
…new areas, new techniques, new data
A complex assessment
Taking action to limit climate change
FAR-REACHING IMPORTANCE
AR5 is the most complete SCIENTIFIC guide for
climate change its impacts and
how to mitigate and adapt
Across all sectors of the economy
EQUIPS BUSINESS leaders to prepare, adapt and identify options for transition to a low carbon economy
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Tim Nuthall, Project DirectorJoanna Benn, Managing Editor
Email: [email protected]
www.cpsl.cam.ac.uk/ipccwww.europeanclimate.org