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