Sentences with phrase «ipcc by decisions makers»

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I was wondering for some time now, how much the findings of the work of scientists, be it the IPCC, be it the PIK in Potsdam or what have you, can be taken for granted in order for policy makers to make valuable decisions (e.g. cutting carbon emissions by half by 2050) and if the uncertainties in the models might outweigh certain decisions to reduce carbon emissions so that in the end it might happen that these uncertainties make these decisions obsolete, because they do not suffice to avoid «dangerous climate change»?

Being without the shield of official endorsement, that co-operative effort would earn credibility with the public and decision - makers only by its track - record of the accuracy of its prognoses, meaning that it would be at least as dependent on the proper use of the scientific method as the IPCC.

By helping local and national decision - makers understand the current and future impacts before them, the IPCC report provides guidance on where to focus our attention in order to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change.