World Meteorological Organization

The Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) is the scientific advisory body of WMO, providing forward-looking strategic advice on emerging challenges and opportunities related to WMO’s mandate in weather, climate, water and related environmental and social sciences for the purpose of long-term planning. 

Through consultation with the WMO Research Board, Technical Commissions, Regional Associations and other relevant bodies, SAP will: 

• Develop recommendations to Congress and the Executive Council on scientific and technological matters concerning WMO’s mandate and research strategies based on best available evidence
• Advise on technological and scientific advancements that could lead to new applications and services related to WMO core activities
• Enhance the global standing and visibility of WMO as a leading scientific organization, driver of innovation and facilitator of international cooperation in the fields of weather, climate, water, ocean and related environmental and social sciences
• Promote science vision, and its downstream trends, across WMO and among its Members