Activities

The main activity of the IPCC is the preparation of reports assessing the state of

knowledge of climate change. These include assessment reports, special reports and

methodology reports. To deliver this work programme, the IPCC holds meetings of its

government representatives, convening as plenary sessions of the Panel or IPCC

Working Groups to approve, adopt and accept reports. Plenary Sessions of the IPCC

also determine the IPCC work programme, and other business including its budget and

outlines of reports. The IPCC Bureau meets regularly to provide guidance to the Panel

on scientific and technical aspects of its work.

The IPCC organizes scoping meetings of experts and meetings of lead authors to

prepare reports. It organizes expert meetings and workshops on various topics to

support its work programme, and publishes the proceedings of these meetings. To

communicate its findings and explain its work, the IPCC takes part in outreach activities

organized by the IPCC or hosted by other organizations, and provides speakers to

other conferences.

More information on sessions of the IPCC, its Working Groups and the Bureau can be

found in the Documentation section.