IPCC Data Distribution Centre

What do you need to know about the database?

The database provides a transparent, traceable, stable, and accessible archive of climate, socio-economic, and environmental data and scenarios used in the IPCC reports and core figures.

Database Administrator

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) maintains the database to ensure high-quality data availability. The Climate Policy Database is supported by global partners and is regularly updated to reflect accurate climate data.

What data are included in the database?

Entering a keyword will display the following information:

Content
Title of the content
Published by
Short description
Other related data

Detailed Information Available

Clicking on the content reveals additional details, such as:

Contact
Version
Date of publication
Short description
Update date
Data service
Summary
Documentation
Coverage (start date, end date, geographical bounding box)
Provenance
Accessibility
Enrichment and linkage
Origin (name, URL, link)
DOI name

You can also view numerical data for results entered using any keyword. This includes data class, terminology, data standard, dataset, and data element. A numerical narrowing function is also available.

How to search the database?

You can search the database using a simple keyword. Filters are available to refine results:

Keywords (+1.5°C, +2°C, +4°C, 100-yr return period stream flow, 1995-2014, etc.)
Publisher name
Format (.asc, .csv, .dbf, .gpkg, .jpeg, .json, .nc, netCDF, and more)

Additional Features

The database includes options for sorting and filtering data by geographical coverage, data type, and date of publication. Advanced search capabilities provide flexibility for researchers and policymakers.