The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. In the same year, the UN General Assembly endorsed the action by WMO and UNEP in jointly establishing the IPCC.	
 
The IPCC is a scientific body. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change. It does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate related data or parameters. 
 
Thousands of scientists from all over the world contribute to the work of the IPCC on a voluntary basis. Review is an essential part of the IPCC process, to ensure an objective and complete assessment of current information. IPCC aims to reflect a range of views and expertise. The Secretariat coordinates all the IPCC work and liaises with Governments. It is supported by WMO and UNEP and hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva.

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IPCC

IPCC's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland

This department focuses on creating and coordinating written and multimedia content for various projects.

Content Development

This department focuses on the preparation and coordination of lead authors for the IPCC's Seventh Assessment Report across various working groups.

IPCC Assessment Authors

The IPCC Contributors team at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change comprises a diverse group of experts including lead authors, contributing authors, expert reviewers, and climate scientists. This team is responsible for reviewing and assessing the latest scientific, technical, and socio-economic information related to climate change, ensuring a comprehensive and objective evaluation. Their work is integral to the creation of the IPCC reports, which provide valuable insights and guidance on climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation.

IPCC Contributors

This department focuses on the development, review, and publication of reports related to climate change and its impacts on urban environments.

Climate Change Research

This department focuses on conducting in-depth scientific research and analysis related to climate and environmental issues.

Research and Analysis

This department focuses on researching and developing strategies related to climate change and energy systems.

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