The Penn International Climate Observatory (PICO) has published the 2026 Global Trends Report.
The 202s have shattered temperature records across land and sea, a signal of accelerating consequences of anthropogenic climate change. Major policy reversals driven by geopolitics are also rapidly reshaping annual public budgets and priorities, and the timing and rate at which countries and regions transition towards sustainable energy systems and resilience. The decisions made in the context of these trends in the next few years by governments, finance institutions, businesses, and communities will also shape the trajectory of global warming and its impacts.
The Global Climate Trends Report addresses the question “In the coming 12 to 60 months, what decisions and strategies enable the transition to sustainable energy systems and societal and ecological resilience?” The answers to this question turn climate science and insights into actionable strategic foresight for governments, finance institutions, and business.
Click below to read the 2026 Global Climate Trends Report.