SBSTA IPCC Special Event on the Working Group I contribution to the Sixth Assessment report: The Physical Science Basis

Opening and Welcome

10:30-10:45

Opening remarks, including objective of the event by the SBSTA and the IPCC Chairs

Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu (SBSTA Chair) and Hoesung Lee (IPCC Chair)


Unpacking the new scientific knowledge and key findings (Valérie Masson-Delmotte and Panmao Zhai (IPCC WG I Co-Chairs), with WGI Vice Chairs and relevant experts available for Q&A)

10:45–11:20

The current state of the climate

  • Presentation (15 mins)
  • Q&A discussion (20 mins)


11:20–11:55

Possible climate futures

  • Presentation (15 mins)
  • Q&A discussion (20 mins)


11:55–12:30

Climate information for risk assessment and regional adaptation

  • Presentation (15 mins)
  • Q&A discussion (20 mins)


12:30–13:05

Limiting future climate change

  • Presentation (15 mins)
  • Q&A discussion (20 mins)


Closing

13:05–13:30

Closing remarks by the Chairs of the SBSTA and the IPCC

Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu and Hoesung Lee