Tag: IPCC report

In wake of sobering IPCC report, investors, companies and policymakers called on to raise climate ambition

Stuart Mitchell

The latest report from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which lays out the current and growing impacts of the global climate crisis, is “devastating and harrowing—and yet it holds out hope,” said Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber.   “The sobering takeaway of the report is that we are headed to exceed 1.5 degrees of global warming within the next decade. However, the world’s leading scientists also tell us in the same report that we have the power to avert more catastrophic damage,” added Lubber. “Taking bold action right now could…

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PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group responds to latest IPCC report

Stuart Mitchell

PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group Chair John Brown FPRCA has issued the following statement in response to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. “The latest report from The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear that we have a brief window of time to avoid some of the most catastrophic consequences of climate change. As a PR industry, it’s crucial that we play our part. In particular, it’s more important than ever that we scrutinise and ask the right questions when it comes to clients, claims and…

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WaterAid condemns lack of climate adaption funding for world’s poorest as IPCC report is released

Stuart Mitchell

WaterAid condemns the lack of worldwide action to make sure the world’s most vulnerable people have reliable access to clean water, good sanitation and hygiene to face the impacts of the climate crisis. The international development organisation comes with its statement in response to a new assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which looks at impacts, adaptation and vulnerability linked with climate change. WaterAid welcomes the IPCC report focused on the dire need for adaptation and said far more funds are needed to truly support those already…

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