The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body for assessing climate change science, has announced the global selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). Professor He Xiaojia from the School of Ecology and Environment at Renmin University of China (RUC) has been appointed Coordinating Lead Author (CLA) for Working Group II, overseeing Chapter Two, "Vulnerabilities, Impacts and Risks". In this role, she will coordinate contributions from authors worldwide and lead the drafting of the chapter.

A screenshot of the article, IPCC concludes selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report. [Photo/ruc.edu.cn]

He Xiaojia, specializing in climate change risk assessment and adaptation strategies, is the only Chinese scientist selected as a CLA for Working Group II of AR7. Her appointment highlights the academic strengths of RUC's School of Ecology and Environment in climate change research and provides an opportunity for China to contribute more deeply to global climate science and governance.

He Xiaojia is selected as a Coordinating Lead Author (CLA) for Chapter Two, "Vulnerabilities, Impacts and Risks", of the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). [Photo/ruc.edu.cn]

Established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the IPCC provides policymakers with authoritative scientific assessments of climate change, including its latest developments, impacts and risks, adaptation and mitigation strategies. Since its founding, the IPCC has released six assessment reports that serve as essential references for global climate action and international negotiations. China has actively participated in these efforts, contributing expertise and insights to the international climate science community.

Related links:

IPCC concludes selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report: https://www.ipcc.ch/2025/08/18/pr-ar7-authors/

Full list of IPCC AR7 Authors: https://apps.ipcc.ch/report/authors/