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- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) suspended its Addis Ababa meeting, leaving the AR7 timetable unset.
- Saudi Arabia, Russia, India, China and Kenya urged delaying the AR7 report to 2029, citing developed-country bias.
- Scientists warned postponing AR7 could prevent its use in shaping emissions pledges at Cop33 in late 2028.
- Mohamed Adow, director of Power Shift Africa, called the stalemate frustrating and urged a meaningful developing-country voice and funding.