An Overview of Different Perspectives on Climate Change: Analysis and Comparison

Dehghanisanij, Ghazal; Bashi-Azghadi, Seyyed Naser

doi:10.22077/jdcr.2025.9047.1124

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

¹ M.Sc. Graduated, Water Resources Department, Toossab Consulting Engineers Company, Mashhad, Iran.

² Assistant Professor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Khavaran Institute of Higher Education, Mashhad, Iran. Researcher at Eram Research Center for Environmental Resource Management.

https://doi.org/10.22077/jdcr.2025.9047.1124

Abstract

Climate change and global warming are among the major and complex issues that have attracted global attention. This study examines two main perspectives on climate change presented by the IPCC and the NIPCC. The IPCC, as an international body supported by scientific and governmental organizations, considers climate change to be the result of human activities and emphasizes the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent potential crises. It also highlights the role of environmental policies and modern technologies in mitigating the impacts of climate change. In contrast, the NIPCC, relying on independent scientific data and evidence, argues that climate change may be caused by natural factors and not solely by human activities. This group stresses the importance of independent research and long-term analyses for a better understanding of climate change. In this study, IPCC reports and the criticisms raised against them are reviewed, the differences in perspectives are analyzed, and a comprehensive picture is provided for policymakers and the global community.

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Main Subjects

Climate change

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Journal of Drought and Climate change Research

An Overview of Different Perspectives on Climate Change: Analysis and Comparison

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Volume 3, Special Issue - Serial Number 12
January 2026
Pages 121-140

An Overview of Different Perspectives on Climate Change: Analysis and Comparison

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Volume 3, Special Issue - Serial Number 12January 2026Pages 121-140

Volume 3, Special Issue - Serial Number 12
January 2026
Pages 121-140