The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published the Synthesis Report as part of its 6th Assessment Cycle. This marks the completion of the IPCC’s landmark 6th Assessment process.
The Synthesis Report combines findings on climate science, mitigation and adaptation – to provide the full picture of climate change and its challenges. Its findings include:
Global warming has reached 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels and warming of 1.5oC may occur in 10-20 years unless effective global actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are taken.
The ongoing build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is driving global warming with emissions continuing to increase; the main sources are fossil energy use, unsustainable land use and unsustainable patterns of consumption and production.
The impacts of global warming are evident around the world and the rate of many changes in the climate system has increased, including extremes such as heat waves.
The scale of risks increases with warming and particularly beyond 2oC. Higher risks are now expected at lower warming levels, including risks of large scale and irreversible impacts.
These risks include displacement; loss of species; mortality risks related to increasing global exposure to heat and humidity; and loss of staple food production.
Major global changes will continue even after the global temperature increase is halted including sea-level rise and glacier loss. Limiting warming to 1.5oC would reduce both the rate and scale of these changes.
The decisions and actions we take over this decade will determine the scale of future climate change and have intergenerational consequences.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) welcomes the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Synthesis Report as part of its 6th Assessment cycle. This report tells us how and why our climate is changing and the interlinked threat it poses for human health ecosystems and biodiversity.
Ms Laura Burke, EPA Director General, said: “The IPCC findings are clear, stark and challenging. They reinforce the urgent need for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to the current and future impacts of climate change. This report which completes the IPCC 6th Assessment cycle will inform how world governments, including Ireland, will respond when they consider progress towards the Paris Agreement goals as part of the first Global Stocktake later in 2023. The EPA is also actively considering how these global messages can inform our work.”
Dr Frank McGovern, EPA said: “This has been the longest and most challenging IPCC Assessment Cycle. It has also been the most productive, including three special reports and the assessment report. This Synthesis report is based on their findings and provides the essence of our current understanding of climate change and the responses that are needed if we are to safeguard the Earth’s climate. Actions to protect our climate and reduce the risks of climate impacts are possible across all sectors. Delays increase these risks so now is the time to act.”
The EPA is leading the development of Ireland’s first Climate Change Assessment based on scientific research and systematic observations in Ireland. It will be published later this year. The report will build on and localise information from this IPCC Synthesis Report and the underlying reports provided during the 6th assessment cycle.
For further information: Emily Williamson: EPA Media Relations Office, 053 9170770 (24 hours) or media@epa.ie
Pre-deceased by his parents Eileen and Edward; his passing is most deeply regretted by his sons Edward and Adam, daughter Lorraine, grandchildren Stephen, Trevor, Arron, Alanna, Johnny, Ethan and Finn, brother Barry, sisters Carol and Janice, extended relatives, good neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr McEvoy, will repose in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Birr Road, Roscrea on Wednesday evening, March 22nd, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. His remains will be received into St. Cronan’s Church, Convent Road, Parkmore, Roscrea on Thursday morning, arriving at 11.30am to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow immediately afterwards in the adjoining old graveyard.
The extended McEvoy family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE
Pre-deceased by his brother Cóilín and sisters Breege and Mary; Mr Mulkerrins passed away peacefully, after a short illness, while in the care of staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
His passing is most deeply regretted by his wife Ursula, sons and daughters Caoimhín, Maura, Triona, Jim, Joe, Orla and Cóilín, sons-in-law Larry and Don, daughters-in-law Helen, Chris, Rosemary and Mary, grandchildren Sarah, Conor, Ciara, Garrett, Richard, Orla, Ian, Fiona, Neil, Steven, James, Laura, Alex, Anna, Orla and Zak and his fourteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Mulkerrins, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.
The extended Mulkerrins family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Mr Callanan passed away peacefully, following a short illness, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, Limerick.
His passing is most deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Phina, his children Con, Mary, Elizabeth, Michael, Thomas and Margaret, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister Mary, brothers John and Con, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Callanan, same can be viewed, streamed live online HERE.
The extended Callanan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Possibly, the largest turnout ever of spectators who came to view this year’s Thurles St. Patrick’s Days Parade; latter held yesterday, March 17th, 2023.
Ireland is renowned for its enduring tradition, its culture and heritage, which traverses across all borders, inviting those across the world to come together annually on Friday, March 17th and collectively share, participate, celebrate, laugh and where possible perform.
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