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A special report on system transitions would make IPCC science more actionable
Dr Carl-Friedrich Schleussner
The IPCC reporting cycle is out of step with the international climate policy process. A special report on system transitions could help make IPCC science more actionable.

The just transition looks different for small islands – their voices must be heard
Kristin Qui, Carlon Mendoza
The concept of a just transition is gaining momentum, yet it’s too often viewed through a developed country lens in international climate talks and discussions often ignore the links to climate justice. The unique concerns of small islands must be heard to ensure the just transition works for all.

Overshoot Commission’s veneer of neutrality is solar radiation modification PR by stealth
Uta Klönne, Dr Carl-Friedrich Schleussner, Bill Hare
Calls for a moratorium on solar radiation modification (SRM) today by the Overshoot Commission seem sensible – such sun-blocking technologies are highly risky. Yet in the same breath, the Commission appears to encourage moratorium-busting SRM testing, begging the question – is their new report a trojan horse?

The G20's new target of tripling renewables by 2030 is welcome, but the world will only meet its climate goals if this is coupled with a fossil fuel phase-out.

Loss and damage: two options in play for fund’s makeup
Dr Olivia Serdeczny, Sneha Pandey, Manjeet Dhakal
There are currently two options on the table for the loss and damage fund’s structure – ‘programmatic’ and ‘responsive’. We reflect on the pros and cons of each.