The Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) is a non-constituent additional body established by the WMO Congress in 2019 (Resolution 10 (Cg-18)), which recognizes the benefits of independent scientific advice that would strengthen the ability of the WMO to gain from scientific and technological breakthroughs to lead advancements in weather, climate, water and related environmental fields to address global societal challenges.
(Photo caption: Members of Scientific Advisory Panel at the Fourth Session (SAP-4))
Subsidiary bodies
Working groups
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
Activities
💡For more information about the member call, including the Terms of Reference, please click here.
💡 Early to mid-career researchers are active researchers up to 12 years after receiving their PhD (excludingparental and care leave)
Events
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland