The document consists of 30 major information sheets. Half of them treat subjects that fall within the realm of science; while half of them deal with policy. As we restrict ourselves to matters of science only, we will not comment further on the policy items, other than to note that if some of the scientific matters described in the Information Kit are incorrect, it is only logical to assume that some of the policy recommendations may not be well-founded.
The science sections of the Information Kit are grouped under two major headings: (1) understanding the climate system, consisting of information sheets 2-8, and (2) facing the consequences, consisting of information sheets 9-16. Our assessments of each of these information sheets may be accessed via the links below.
Sheet 2: The greenhouse effectSheet 3: Greenhouse gases and aerosols
Sheet 4: How will greenhouse gas levels change in the future?
Sheet 5: How will the climate change?
Sheet 6: Has climate change already begun?
Sheet 7: The evidence from climate models
Sheet 8: The evidence from past climates
Sheet 9: Adapting to the impacts of climate change
Sheet 10: Agriculture and food security
Sheet 11: Sea levels, oceans, and coastal areas
Sheet 12: Biological diversity and ecosystems
Sheet 13: Water resources
Sheet 14: Human health
Sheet 15: Infrastructure, industry, and human settlements
Sheet 16: Climatic disasters and extreme events