1. Science-based decision making: Options for increasing the impact of UN decision making and scientific support to the political process
Lynn Wagner
IISD

2. IPCC Envy Credibility of findings Ability to influence policy makers
Ability to generate public support for action
Could IPCC respond to questions from other MEAs?

3. Other Structures and Models
UNCCD Committee on Science and Technology (CST)
Ad Hoc Panels
Group of Experts
Conference format

4. Other Structures and Models
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP)
13 members appointed by an Oversight Committee
Identifies and addresses new and emerging issues
Publishes reviews, assessments and methodologies

5. Other Structures and Models
CBD Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA)
Meeting of past, current and future SBSTTA Chairs

6. Thank you