International climate experts gather in Paris to begin 7th UN report

French Ecological Transition Minister Monique Barbut, whose country is hosting the meeting in a Paris suburb, told the scientists their "extremely precious" work is crucial as multilateralism has weakened.

"There is also something that should concern us all: The rise of climate-related disinformation on our social media, in our newspapers and even at the heart of our policy political institutions,"Barbut said.