key term - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Definition

The IPCC is a United Nations body responsible for assessing the science related to climate change, providing a scientific basis for governments at all levels to develop climate-related policies. It compiles and synthesizes vast amounts of research data to inform global action on mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Related terms

Climate Mitigation: Actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, aiming to slow down global warming.

Sustainable Development:

A development approach that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often integrating economic growth with environmental stewardship.

Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2)