Carbon Brief highlights Philippe Ciais as the world’s most cited climate scientist, underscoring his influence on climate policy and corporate sustainabilityExecutive summary: Carbon Brief published a profile of Philippe Ciais, identifying him as the planet’s most highly cited climate scientist after nearly four decades of carbon‑cycle research. His findings shape the scientific basis for international climate agreements, national carbon‑pricing schemes, and the emissions‑tracking tools used by corporations and investors. Philippe Ciais (climate scientist, LSCE/IPCC), Carbon Brief (publisher), and the broader scientific community that cites his work. Continued citation in upcoming IPCC assessment rounds and broader adoption of his carbon‑cycle models in corporate ESG reporting and regulatory frameworks.The profile traces Philippe Ciais’s four‑decade career studying the global carbon cycle, showing how his research has become a cornerstone of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments. His work informs national carbon‑budget calculations and is increasingly referenced by firms setting science‑based targets. The article underscores the growing bridge between academic climate science and business decision‑making on emissions reduction.Connected developmentsProf Detlef van Vuuren: The climate scientist most cited by the IPCCOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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