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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Contribution to
the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC
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Federal Register notice (dtd 26 May 2006)
PLEASE DO NOT CITE, QUOTE, OR DISTRIBUTE THE DRAFT REPORT
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[Note: The comment period is closed and the draft report no longer is available.] IntroductionComments are due 28 June 2006 via wg24AR-USGreview@climatescience.gov. The Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has informed the U.S. Department of State that the second-order draft of Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability is available for expert and government review. IPCC Working Group II is overseeing preparation of this contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report, adhering to IPCC rules and procedures. On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, the Climate Change Science Program Office (CCSPO) is coordinating the solicitation of comments by experts and stakeholders to inform the U.S. Government review of the report. In order for comments to be considered for inclusion in the U.S. submission to the IPCC, comments must be received at CCSPO by close of business 28 June 2006 [Note: The comment period is closed and the draft report no longer is available.]. Comments must be sent to the following e-mail address using the template for comments [MS Word] that is provided (see detailed instructions below): wg24AR-USGreview@climatescience.gov. Comments submitted as part of the U.S. Government Review should be reserved for that purpose, and not also sent to the IPCC Working Group II Technical Support Unit as a discrete set of expert comments. Because the report is still in draft and is only being made available for expert comment, distribution of the materials for review will be facilitated through a password-protected website. If you are interested in reviewing the report please complete and submit the access request form [link deactivated] in order to receive the username and password required to access the report. BackgroundThe IPCC was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988. In accordance with its mandate and as reaffirmed in various decisions by the panel, the major activity of the IPCC is to prepare comprehensive and up-to-date assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant for understanding the scientific basis of climate change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and adaptation. The First Assessment Report was completed in 1990, the Second Assessment Report in 1995, and the Third Assessment Report in 2001. Three working group volumes and a synthesis report comprise the Fourth Assessment Report, with all to be finalized in 2007. Working Group I assesses the scientific aspects of the climate system and climate change; Working Group II assesses the vulnerability of socio-economic and natural systems to climate change, potential negative and positive consequences, and options for adapting to it; and Working Group III assesses options for limiting greenhouse gas emissions and otherwise mitigating climate change. These assessments are based upon the peer-reviewed literature and are characterized by an extensive and open review process involving both scientific/technical experts and governments before being accepted by the IPCC. Refer to the following links/documents for more detailed information about scoping, schedules, and reviews to date:
US Government Review ProcessAt the behest of the U.S. Department of State, the Climate Change Science Program Office (CCSPO) coordinates the U.S. Government Review by implementing the following process:
Logistics[Note: The comment period is closed and the draft report no longer is available.] After completing the access request form [link deactivated] and receiving a username and password via email, follow this link [link deactivate] to access the report and to obtain instructions regarding the formatting of comments. To facilitate the U.S. compilation, please use the comment template [MS Word] to submit comments. Forward your comments to wg24AR-USGreview@climatescience.gov by COB 28 June 2006, referencing the Working Group II volume and your surname in the subject line (e.g., *WG2-4AR: Smith*). This document is still in draft and has not been accepted or approved by the Panel and is provided for the sole purpose of review. PLEASE DO NOT CITE, QUOTE, OR DISTRIBUTE THE DRAFT REPORT For questions regarding the U.S. Government Review process, contact Dave Dokken at ddokken@usgcrp.gov or 202-419-3473 (direct voice). For questions or comments on these web pages, send mail to webmaster@usgcrp.gov. |
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