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T1 Climate Change 1992: The Supplementary Report to the IPCC Impacts Assessment
A1 World Meteorological Organization, 
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 climate change
K1 climate change adaptation
K1 climate change mitigation
K1 emission
K1 emission control
K1 emission factor
K1 emission forecast
K1 emission reduction
K1 emission source
K1 mitigation measure
PB Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
YR 2012
FD 2012
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8754
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8754
NO This report, prepared for international policymakers and experts, provides an authoritative update on the scientific understanding of climate change impacts since the 1990 assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II. Drawing on recent research and global input, it addresses critical sectors including agriculture, forestry, hydrology, the cryosphere, natural terrestrial ecosystems, energy, human settlements, transport, industry, human health, air quality, and changes in ultraviolet-B radiation. The document outlines advances in systematic observation programs, highlights major uncertainties—especially regarding regional impact predictions—and introduces refined preliminary guidelines for assessing environmental and socio-economic consequences. The report reviews recent studies, emphasizing challenges for vulnerable regions, such as developing countries and small island states, and stresses the necessity for integrated, long-term monitoring, improved data systems, and adaptive strategies.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026