Behind the climate assessment: Meet the Alliance scientists who are shaping the IPCC's latest report

For scientists, joining the IPCC is a rare opportunity. Every few years, thousands of researchers are nominated, but only a select few are invited to serve as Lead Authors, responsible for distilling the latest scientific evidence from across the world into findings that can steer international policy. The reports shape everything from the Paris Agreement to national climate strategies, influencing how governments, banks and communities plan for an uncertain future.

This year’s AR7 cycle marks a milestone for the Alliance, as five of its scientists, representing expertise from Africa, Asia and Latin America, have been selected as Lead Authors. This significant achievement also reflects the Alliance’s reputation as a center of excellence in climate research, innovation and action. Their participation demonstrates how the Alliance connects local realities across the world with global scientific assessments and policy dialogues. By bringing field-based evidence on agriculture, food systems and land use into the IPCC process, these scientists ensure that the voices of the farmers, communities and ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change are represented at the highest levels of international decision-making.